Mayor Bowser Announces Comprehensive Legislation to Protect and Strengthen DC’s Housing Ecosystem

Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants and Landlords
(RENTAL) Act

DC's affordable housing system is facing significant financial distress, with many affordable housing providers struggling to cover expenses due to non-payment of rent and increased costs, putting projects at risk of foreclosure.

This puts people’s affordable homes at risk and can lead to residents experiencing a decline in maintenance and amenities as housing providers struggle to cover costs. In addition, DC is falling behind the region in overall housing production. Unmitigated, this will drive housing costs up for all.

Mayor Bowser’s housing legislation utilizes a comprehensive approach necessary to protect DC’s existing affordable housing and ensure DC can build more housing in the future.

Learn more about the RENTAL Act:

• Read the press release for the RENTAL Act
• Review the one-pager for the RENTAL Act
• Review the deck for the RENTAL Act
• Review the RENTAL Act legislation
• Watch Mayor Bowser's press briefing on the RENTAL Act