District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0682 — Reservoir District Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Law L26-0166, Effective from Aug 14, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 012062, Expires on Mar 27, 2027

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2026. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill temporarily amends tax exemptions for the Reservoir District.

The bill modifies existing tax exemptions for a specific area called the Reservoir District on a temporary basis. This change is effective from August 14, 2026, until March 27, 2027.

Summary

Reservoir District Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill, now titled the “Reservoir District Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026,” updates the designation of affordable housing by aligning the specific section numbers in the legal text and ensuring consistent terminology. Additionally, it clarifies that one-third of the rental units must be set aside for households qualifying under a specific income limit based on federal guidelines. These changes are important because they help ensure that more affordable housing options are available to lower-income families, promoting inclusivity and access to housing in the area.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 26-682 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 7 _________________________ 9 To amend, on an temporary basis, Chapter 46 of Title 47 of the District of Columba Official Code to designate the property as affordable housing for which Fair Market Rents, as calculated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, apply.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT _________________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on a temporary basis, Chapter 46 of Title 47 of the District of Columba Official Code to designate the property as affordable housing for which Fair Market Rents, as calculated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, apply.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this Act may be cited as the “Reservoir District Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026”.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the “Reservoir District Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026”.
§ 47–4683 is amended as follows:
Chapter 46 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 47-4683(b)(2) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 47-4683 is redesignated as section 47-4684.
“(2) Set aside 1/3 of the operating rental housing units in the Property as affordable as defined by 26 U.S.
(b) The second section 47-4682 is redesignated as section 47-4683.
Code § 42(g)(2)(A).
(c) Section 47-4683(b)(2) is amended to read as follows:
The units designated as affordable will be available to households qualifying for the 80 Percent Income Limit Category of the Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project Income Limits for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro Fair Market Rent Area as reported annually by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and made in a manner consistent with I.R.C.
“(2) Set aside 1/3 of the operating rental housing units in the Property as affordable as defined by 26 U.S.C.
§ 142(d)(2)(B).
§ 42(g)(2)(A).
The units designated as affordable will be available to households qualifying for the 80 Percent Income Limit Category of the Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project Income Limits for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro Fair Market Rent Area as reported annually by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and made in a manner consistent with 26 U.S.C.
§ 142(d)(2)(B).”.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director 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.
3.
Fiscal impact statement.
(a) 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), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
(a) 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 a 30-day period of congressional ENROLLED ORIGINAL review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register.
Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)).
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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The bill temporarily amends properties designated for affordable housing and includes a fiscal impact statement requirement.

  • D.C. Code § 1-301.47a

    The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director 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).

    It explicitly states the acceptance of the fiscal impact statement from the Budget Director as fulfilling the requirement of that section.

  • D.C. Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)

    following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)).

    It clarifies the process for the act's approval and the congressional review period.

  • D.C. Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)

    This act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

    It establishes a temporary expiration period for the act.

Action History

  1. Law L26-0166, Effective from Aug 14, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 012062, Expires on Mar 27, 2027

  2. Act A26-0353 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009220

  3. Transmitted to Congress

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0353

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 01, 2026

  7. Legislative Meeting

  8. Legislative Meeting

  9. Retained by the Council

  10. B26-0682 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Final Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0682 do?
Reservoir District Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0682?
B26-0682 is sponsored by Zachary Parker.
What is the current status of B26-0682?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2026. Enacted.
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