District of Columbia Council Period 25 Status: Enacted

B25-1019 — Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

Last action — Act A25-0632 Published in DC Register Vol 71 and Page 014462, Expires on Feb 20, 2025

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 06, 2024. Enacted.

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Summary

Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

62 added · 66 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed changes to Bill B25-1019 aim to streamline the process of awarding tax abatements for housing in downtown D.C. by making it competitive instead of at the Mayor's discretion. This amendment also ensures better tracking of exemptions related to tenant rights and extends the time for obtaining construction permits. These adjustments are important as they enhance transparency and promote fair access to housing benefits for developers while potentially improving housing quality in the area.

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______________________________ Councilmember Kenyan R.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ______________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA __________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, Chapter 8 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to require that tax abatements for housing in downtown be awarded competitively, ensure proper recording of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act exemption, extend the timeframe for receiving a certificate of occupancy, and remove a calculation that is no longer applicable.
McDuffie 4 6 A BILL 8 ______________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA __________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, Chapter 8 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to require that tax abatements for housing in downtown be awarded competitively, ensure proper recording of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act exemption, extend the timeframe for receiving a certificate of occupancy, and remove a calculation that is no longer applicable.
“(1)(A) The project's construction has reached grade within the 24-month period, as certified by the project architect and the Mayor;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL “(1)(A) The project's construction has reached grade within the 24-month period, as certified by the project architect and the Mayor;
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
______________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Act A25-0632 Published in DC Register Vol 71 and Page 014462, Expires on Feb 20, 2025

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A25-0632, Expires on Feb 20, 2025

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Dec 04, 2024

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B25-1019 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary

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Not signed on (14)

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Frequently asked questions

What does B25-1019 do?
Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024
Who sponsors B25-1019?
B25-1019 is sponsored by Kenyan R. McDuffie.
What is the current status of B25-1019?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 06, 2024. Enacted.
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