The 2025 emergency act provided for a temporary board to oversee D.C.'s housing authority once at least three members were sworn in and required quarterly progress reports.
The temporary board was to take over once at least three members were sworn in, but needed five present to act. Voting members included an authority resident and someone with voucher experience.
The housing authority director had to report each quarter on repairs, leasing, and waitlists. The board had to review progress on federal findings monthly.
The authority had to train resident advisers and seek their input on changes affecting residents. When choosing a director, the governing board had to seek views from public housing residents, voucher holders, and the resident advisory board.
A temporary board was to govern the D.C. Housing Authority. The board had nine voting D.C. residents, including an authority resident and someone with voucher experience, plus two members without votes. Five board members had to be present for official action. The board was to take over once at least three members were sworn in. The emergency act could last no more than 90 days.
The housing authority director had to report progress to the mayor and council each quarter. Reports covered progress on federal findings, leasing authority homes, repairs, waitlists, and financial practices. The director had to send each report to the governing board and resident advisory board first. Reports were due within 15 days after each calendar quarter ended. The board had to review progress on federal findings each month.
The authority had to train resident advisers and seek their input on changes affecting residents. When choosing a director, the governing board had to seek and consider views from public housing residents, voucher holders, and the resident advisory board. The authority had to develop the training with public housing residents and housing professionals. The board had to invite the advisory board to share concerns at least once a quarter and reply in writing within 45 days.
No hearings or votes scheduled.