District of Columbia Mayor Signs Temporary Law Exempting LIHTC Rental Units from Rent Stabilization

The District of Columbia Mayor signed the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. The law clarifies that under the Rental Housing Act of 1985, rental units for which a housing provider receives tax credits under the LIHTC Program are exempt from the District’s Rent Stabilization Program. The law takes effect following a 30-day period of congressional review and publication in the District of Columbia Register and expires 225 days after taking effect. [B26-0377, enacted 11/10/25]

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