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B 26-0150

Residential Building Permit Classification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC temporarily rewrites residential permit classifications (Jun 17, 2025–Jan 28, 2026), affecting homeowners, builders, and permit processing without extra local actions.

Law L26-0015, Effective from Jun 17, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007299, Expires on Jan 28, 2026
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Bill Summary · B 26-0150

Summary — B 26‑0150: Residential Building Permit Classification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Status: Enacted as Law L26‑0015 (effective Jun 17, 2025; published in DC Register Vol. 72, p. 007299). Law expires Jan 28, 2026. Introduced Mar 3, 2025 by Chairman Mendelson. Act number: A26‑0066.

Purpose / Intent

Based on the bill title and legislative metadata, B 26‑0150 temporarily amends how residential building permits are classified in the District of Columbia. The stated intent of such an amendment is typically to adjust permit categories, processing rules, fees, or administrative procedures for residential construction and alteration activity for a limited period.

What is known from the legislative record

  • Introduced: Mar 3, 2025 (Chairman Mendelson).
  • Council actions: First reading Mar 4; retained Mar 4; Notice of Intent published Mar 7; final reading Apr 1.
  • Executive branch: Transmitted to Mayor Apr 22 (response due May 6); signed by Mayor Apr 24; returned Apr 29.
  • Publication & federal review: Act A26‑0066 published in DC Register (Vol. 72, p. 005339) on May 2. Transmitted to Congress May 5.
  • Enactment: Became Law L26‑0015, effective Jun 17, 2025; published Jun 27 (DC Register Vol. 72, p. 007299). Expiration date: Jan 28, 2026.

Key provisions (scope and limits)

The document provided does not include the bill text. Consequently, specific statutory changes (for example, exact reclassified permit types, fee adjustments, or procedural modifications) are not available here. As a temporary amendment, the law:
- Applies only to residential building permits and related classifications.
- Is time‑limited (effective Jun 17, 2025 through Jan 28, 2026).
- Requires no further local action to expire (sunsets automatically).

Who is affected

Likely affected parties include:
- Homeowners and residential developers applying for building permits.
- Contractors and design professionals preparing permit applications.
- Department of Buildings (or other local agencies) that process residential permits.
- Neighborhood stakeholders affected by residential construction review timelines or categories.

Procedural/next steps & where to find the full text

  • Congress review period occurred after May 5 transmission; no further action needed locally until expiration.
  • For the exact statutory language and precise changes, consult: DC Register Vol. 72, p. 005339 (Act A26‑0066) and Vol. 72, p. 007299 (Law L26‑0015). Access the Council or DC Register websites to retrieve the full bill and enacted text.

Note: This summary is based on legislative metadata and publications; consult the enacted text for authoritative details of the amendments.

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

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