Bill
B 26-0273
Overview: B 26-0273, Rental Housing Registration Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, Law L26-0033, Effective from Aug 23, 2025, Expires on Apr 05, 2026, Introduced: May 29,
Overview: B 26-0273, Rental Housing Registration Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, Law L26-0033, Effective from Aug 23, 2025, Expires on Apr 05, 2026, Introduced: May 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This temporary legislation extends the deadline for rental housing providers in the District to register their properties with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The extension is intended to provide more time for compliance and ensure comprehensive rental data is collected.
Key Provisions:
- Extends the rental housing registration deadline from August 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026
- Maintains the existing $100 per unit registration fee
- Requires DHCD to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to housing providers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Rental housing providers in the District will have an additional 6 months to register their properties
- DHCD will be able to collect more comprehensive data on the District's rental housing stock
- Tenants may benefit from improved oversight and regulation of rental properties
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was signed into law as L26-0033, effective from August 23, 2025
- The law is set to expire on April 5, 2026, after which the original registration deadline would be reinstated
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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