District Of Columbia

As introduced, Bill 26-15 would establish that the sale of certain real estate in the District of Columbia no longer required for public purposes is subject to the affordable housing requirements that exist for the disposition of public land of the District of Columbia.

As introduced, Bill 26-184 would establish a Re-entry Employment Incentive Program to distribute tax credits to eligible businesses up to $5,000 annually for every returning citizen employed.

As introduced, Bill 26-90 would create a Neighborhood Management Authority to provide enhancements to clean and safe programs, support businesses and cultural destinations, maintain public spaces, manage public assets, and help coordinate D.C. government services. The legislation establishes two Neighborhood Management Authorities – one for the Greater U Street Corridor and one for Columbia Heights.

As introduced, Bill 26-530 would declare surplus and also approve the disposition of District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcel 6, and known for tax and assessment purposes as Lot 968 in square 5868S.

As introduced, Bill 26-448 would facilitate modifications to mortgages that allow the parties to continue their relationship with their current mortgagor, without resorting to foreclosure. It establishes several types of “safe harbor” modifications that can be made to a commercial or residential mortgage.

As introduced, Bill 26-103 would require that before entering into an exclusive agreement with respect to the use of District owned recreational property for a term of 3 or more years, the Mayor shall satisfy certain public engagement requirements. It requires the exclusive agreement to include a provision for an annual audit to ensure compliance with the terms of the exclusive agreement. It also requires a proposed resolution to the Council for review and approval, which shall include a description of the District’s current use of the District-owned recreational property, the fair market value of the requested use, and the anticipated amount that would be charged for exclusive usage.

As introduced, Bill 26-215 would provide for an application process to make classification changes for commercial properties that are to be put to residential use. It provides for appeal rights if the application is denied.

As introduced, Bill 26-416 would increase the maximum amount of the District’s Homeowner and Renter Property Schedule H Tax Credit that may be claimed by residents living in a designated displacement risk zone.

As introduced, Bill 26-471 would include establishing an Office of Special Events within the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development and also transfer the Mayor’s Special Events Task Force from the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency to the Office of Special Events. It would streamline the special event permitting process.

As introduced, Bill 26-118 would waive the fees for the costs of city services for administering the Capital Pride Parade.

As introduced, Bill 26-314, the Local News Funding Act of 2025 would create a system where residents decide which news outlets receive public grants through "news coupons." Each registered voter receives five news coupons through a secure online system that can be allocated to any news outlet registered with a new Community Journalism Board. Each coupon represents a fraction of the total grant funding available. If more residents allocate coupons to a particular outlet, that outlet receives a larger share of the funding.

As introduced, Bill 26-445 would expand the small retailer property tax credit (from $10,000 to $20,000) that allows retail businesses to offset their property taxes or rent paid to their landlord for property taxes.

As introduced, Bill 26-467 would require that District contracts provide prepaid debit cards to District employees and residents with a financial institution that has physical locations in at least 5 wards.

As introduced, Bill 26-425 would declare District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcels 7, 8, and 9, located at 1100 Alabama Avenue, S.E., as no longer required for public purposes and authorize its disposition by the Mayor.

As introduced, Bill 26-102 would establish a Business Improvement District and Main Street Public Restroom Facility Fund to be administered by the Mayor to support efforts to provide and maintain public restroom facilities. It requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to include public restroom facilities in all new and substantially renovated parks that are one acre or more in size.

As introduced, Bill 26-464 would create a Small and Local Business Credit Enhancement Program within the Department of Small and Local Business Development to provide qualifying businesses rent guarantees and other credit enhancement services.

As introduced, Bill 26-116 would maintain the tax exemption for out-of-state municipal bonds acquired prior to October 1, 2024.

As introduced, Bill 26-487 allows businesses to apply for a tax credit if between 2027 and 2032 they create at least 25 new jobs for District residents. The bill requires that the positions be paid at least the average yearly wage in DC. Businesses must retain the new positions for at least one year.

As introduced, Bill 26-472 would establish a Vacant Space Art Activation Program to be administered by the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development for the purpose of facilitating short-term leases for art and cultural organizations in vacant commercial spaces.

As introduced, Bill 26-94 would provide real property tax exemption for properties located at 1719 N St., N.W.

As introduced, Bill 26-225 would exempt from real property taxation qualifying improvements in the District subject to a Joint Development Agreement with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.