District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B 26-0366 — Flexible Rent Subsidy Program Amendment Act of 2025

Last action — Committee Mark-up of B26-0366 by the Human Services Committee

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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 is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Council.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill amends the Flexible Rent Subsidy Program.

This bill proposes changes to the Flexible Rent Subsidy Program to potentially enhance its effectiveness. It aims to improve assistance options for individuals facing housing challenges.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill could provide more flexible housing assistance options for families facing challenges in paying rent.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill makes the Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program a permanent program.

  • D.C. Official Code § 4-756.05

    This section shall expire on September 30, 2027.

    Removes the expiration date, making the program permanent.

  • D.C. Official Code § 4-756.05

    Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program ("Program") to subsidize the cost of monthly rent for individuals and families receiving, or eligible to receive, Continuum of Care services. → Flexible Rent Subsidy Program (the “Program”) to subsidize the cost of monthly rent for individuals and families (“participants”) that are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness to support achieving stability in permanent housing.

    Changes the name of the program and clarifies the eligibility criteria to include those at risk of homelessness.

  • D.C. Official Code § 4-756.05

    The income eligibility requirements set forth in § 4-751.01(5B)(A) for individuals and families at risk of homelessness shall not apply to Program participants.

    Eliminates the exemption of income requirements for individuals and families at risk of homelessness.

  • D.C. Official Code § 4-756.05

    For households approved to join the Program after October 1, 2027, the amount of the annual subsidy for a family shall not be less than $11,300, and the amount of the annual subsidy for an individual shall not be less than $9,000.

    Sets minimum annual subsidy amounts for new participants after October 1, 2027.

  • D.C. Official Code § 4-756.05

    For households approved to join the Program before October 1, 2027, the amount of the annual subsidy for a family shall not be less than $9,600, and the amount of the annual subsidy for an individual shall not be less than $8,280.

    Establishes minimum annual subsidy amounts for participants who joined the program before the specified date.

Action History

  1. Committee Mark-up of B26-0366 by the Human Services Committee

  2. Public Hearing on B26-0366 View Public Hearing Record

  3. Referred to Committee on Human Services

  4. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0366 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  6. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Human Services

  7. B26-0366 Introduced by Councilmember Frumin at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors B 26-0366?
B 26-0366 is sponsored by Matthew Frumin.
What is the current status of B 26-0366?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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