B26-0822

Establishes an independent review of housing development costs in the District of Columbia.

The Understanding the Cost of Housing Regulations Act of 2026 mandates an independent third-party study to analyze the District's housing development costs and regulatory environment. The study will compare these costs with peer jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia, measuring various factors such as total development cost per housing unit, soft costs, and financing costs. It will identify regulations that significantly contribute to housing costs or delays, and assess whether these costs are unique to the District or materially greater than in peer jurisdictions.