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District of ColumbiaB26-0150Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Residential Building Permit Classification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Back taxes and limited hardship relief

Beginning April 1, 2025, if you get Class 1A but do not put the property to mostly residential use on time, the CFO changes it back. On time means the earlier of a new or amended certificate of occupancy (temporary or final) or 3 years after the building permit; it also fails if the permit expires and is not renewed within one year. You must pay back taxes plus penalties and interest from when the tax was due. The CFO can extend deadlines or waive penalties and interest to prevent undue hardship. These temporary rules expire 225 days after April 1, 2025.

Quicker switch to residential tax class

Beginning April 1, 2025, owners can apply to switch to Class 1A if the property is used for long‑term housing or has a building permit for a new or major residential rehab. Short‑term rentals are allowed only with a valid license. File the CFO’s form and documents; the new class begins for that half of the tax year. If the change happens Oct 1–Mar 31, the Class 1A rate applies for the full year; Apr 1–Sep 30, only to the second bill. If denied, you have 45 days to seek an administrative review and may appeal after a final decision. These temporary rules expire 225 days after April 1, 2025.

Tighter class labels and filing deadlines

Beginning April 1, 2025, a property must be designated solely in one class where this rule applies. Rules that used to cover Class 3 and 4 now also cover Class 2 properties. You still must file on time for mixed‑use status when the yearly assessment is made and a final or temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued. These temporary rules expire 225 days after April 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Phil Mendelson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 24 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2025

First Reading

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Law L26-0015, Effective from Jun 17, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007299, Expires on Jan 28, 2026

    6/27/2025House

  2. Transmitted to Congress

    5/5/2025House

  3. Act A26-0066 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 005339

    5/2/2025House

  4. Returned from Mayor

    4/29/2025House

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0066

    4/24/2025House

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on May 06, 2025

    4/22/2025House

  7. Legislative Meeting

    4/1/2025House

  8. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0150 Published in the District of Columbia Register

    3/7/2025House

  9. Legislative Meeting

    3/4/2025House

  10. Retained by the Council

    3/4/2025House

  11. B26-0150 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

    3/3/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    4/1/2025

    PDF

  • Engrossment

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    3/3/2025

    PDF

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