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PR26-0615 • 2025

Local Rent Supplement Program Contract No. 2026-LRSP-02A Approval Resolution of 2026

Local Rent Supplement Program Contract No. 2026-LRSP-02A Approval Resolution of 2026

Housing
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
at the request of the District of Columbia Housing Authority
Last action
2026-04-17
Official status
Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

While the bill text confirms the approval of a long-term subsidy contract, it does not provide detailed information on the duration beyond '20-year' or conditions for renewal after this period.

Approval of Local Rent Supplement Program Contract

The bill approves a long-term subsidy contract for the District's Local Rent Supplement Program to support affordable housing units.

What This Bill Does

  • Approves a 20-year subsidy contract with 950 Eastern Ave TM L.L.C. for the Local Rent Supplement Program.
  • Funds housing costs associated with 13 affordable housing units located at 950 Eastern Avenue NE.
  • Requires an annual operating subsidy of up to $437,216 for these units.
  • Transmits a copy of the resolution to the District of Columbia Housing Authority and the Mayor upon adoption.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The District of Columbia Housing Authority
  • 950 Eastern Ave TM L.L.C.
  • Residents living in the affordable housing units at 950 Eastern Avenue NE

Terms To Know

Local Rent Supplement Program
A program that provides financial support to make housing more affordable.
Subsidy contract
An agreement where the government gives money or other benefits to help with costs.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how long the units will remain affordable.
  • It is unclear if there are any conditions for renewal of the subsidy after the initial 20-year period.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-17 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Resolution R26-0372, Effective from Mar 31, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006083

  2. 2026-04-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0615 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  3. 2026-03-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Housing

  4. 2026-03-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Legislative Meeting

  5. 2026-03-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Approved with Resolution Number R26-0372

  6. 2026-03-24 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    PR26-0615 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Local Rent Supplement Program Contract No. 2026-LRSP-02A Approval Resolution of 2026

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

1

A RESOLUTION

26-372

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

_______________________

To approve an agreement to enter into a long-term subsidy contract for 20 years in support of the
District’s Local Rent Supplement Program to fund housing costs associated with
affordable housing units for Contract No. 2026-LRSP-02A with 950 Eastern Ave TM
L.L.C. for program units located at 950 Eastern Avenue NE.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Local Rent Supplement Program Contract No. 2026-LRSP-02A
Approval Resolution of 2026”.

Sec. 2. Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved
December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 803; D.C. Official Code § 1-204.51), and section 202 of the
Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18- 371; D.C.
Official Code § 2- 352.02), the Council approves Contract No. 2026-LRSP-02A, a long-term
subsidy contract, with 950 Eastern Ave TM L.L.C. to provide an operating subsidy in support
of 13 affordable housing units in an i nitial amount not to exceed $ 437,216 annually.

Sec. 3. Transmittal.
The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the District of
Columbia Housing Authority and the Mayor.

Sec. 4. Fiscal impact statement.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief Financial Officer as the fiscal
impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975,
approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a).

Sec. 5. Effective date.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.