B26-0591

Lifesaving Intervention Empowering Neighborhoods (LIEN) Act of 2026

Introduced·12/30/25
Tion Text

The Lifesaving Intervention Empowering Neighborhoods (LIEN) Act of 2026 authorizes the Office of Tax and Revenue to collect liens and special.

The Lifesaving Intervention Empowering Neighborhoods (LIEN) Act of 2026 allows the Office of Tax and Revenue to record, bill, collect, and release liens and special assessments certified by the Department of Buildings. These liens and assessments apply to properties with uncured Class 1 violations or unpaid civil penalties from housing violations. The liens have the same priority as real property tax liens. The Office of Administrative Hearings can review the liens for identity, arithmetic accuracy, and correction of the underlying condition.

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History

Feb 6

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0591 Published in the DC Register

Feb 3

Council

Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole

Dec 30, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary