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B 26-0416

Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Trayon White

D.C. bill aims to prevent residential displacement through tenant protections or rent regulations; currently in committee review with uncertain timeline for passage.

Re-Referred to Committee of the Whole
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Bill Summary · B 26-0416

Legislative bill overview

Bill B 26-0416, the Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025, seeks to implement policies aimed at preventing residential displacement in Washington, D.C., likely through rent stabilization, tenant protections, or developer incentives. The bill has been under committee review since October 2025 and was recently re-referred to the Committee of the Whole, indicating significant deliberation or potential amendments.

Why is this important

Housing displacement is a major concern in D.C., where rising property values and rents have pushed long-term residents out of their neighborhoods. Any displacement prevention policy directly affects renters, landlords, property developers, and the city's economic development strategy, making it consequential for housing affordability and community stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Rent control scope and implementation: Whether the measure imposes hard rent caps, percentage-based limits, or exemptions for new construction; landlords may argue restrictions reduce maintenance incentives and new housing supply
  • Developer and investor impact: Restrictions could discourage residential development or reduce property values, potentially affecting the city's tax base and construction jobs
  • Definition and triggers of "displacement": Disagreement over what constitutes actionable displacement and whether the law applies retroactively, to renovations, or only new development

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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