Bill > PR26-0284

This emergency resolution addresses critical reforms for the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), which provides housing support for low-income residents through various programs. In response to operational challenges discovered in 2022, the Council established a temporary Stabilization and Reform Board (STAR Board) composed of housing experts and residents to guide DCHA's recovery. The STAR Board has made significant progress, including hiring new leadership and developing a recovery plan, and has recommended extending its oversight through December 2025. While a more permanent reform package called the RENTAL Act was introduced in March 2025 with proposed board structure changes, the Council did not finalize the legislation before its summer recess. This resolution declares an emergency to enable DCHA and the executive branch to begin preparations for formal nominations and elections to a new Board of Commissioners in the autumn, ensuring continued progress in reforming the housing authority's governance and operations. The resolution allows for the adoption of necessary amendments after a single reading, highlighting the urgent need to maintain momentum in DCHA's organizational transformation and continue providing critical housing support to District residents.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0284