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DC Code § 42-2141 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter II - Comprehensive Tracking Plan for Affordable Housing Inventory|§ 42-2141. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Affordable housing unit” means a unit of housing that is offered for rent or for sale for residential occupancy and as a result of a federal or District subsidy is made available and affordable to households whose income levels are less than or equal to 120% of the area median income. (2) “Area median income” means: (A) For a household of 4 persons, the area median income for a household of 4 persons in the Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area as set forth in the periodic calculation provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; (B) For a household of 3 persons, 90% of the area median income for a household of 4 persons; (C) For a household of 2 persons, 80% of the area median income for a household of 4 persons; (D) For a household of one person, 70% of the area median income for a household of 4 persons; and (E) For a household of more than 4 persons, the area median income for a household of 4 persons, increased by 10% for each household member exceeding 4 persons (for example, the area median income for a family of 5 shall be 110% of the area median income for a family of 4; the area median income for a household of 6 shall be 120% of the area median income for a family of 4). (3) “Extremely low-income” means a household income equal to 30% or less of the area median income. (4) “Homeless” means a person: (A) Who is lacking a fixed, regular residence that provides safe housing and the financial means to acquire such a residence immediately; or (B) Whose primary night-time residence is: (i) A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter or transitional housing facility designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or (ii) A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. (5) “Low-income” means a household income equal to, or less than, 80% of the area median income and greater than 50% of the area median income. (6) “Very low-income” means a household income equal to, or less than, 50% of the area median income and greater than 30% of the area median income.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 2092, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 42-2142 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter II - Comprehensive Tracking Plan for Affordable Housing Inventory|§ 42-2142. Inventory tracking requirements

No later than December 1, 2012, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council an implementation plan that details the budget and resources necessary to begin tracking the Department of Housing and Community Development’s (“DHCD”) affordable housing inventory. The plan shall explicate the process and analyze the budget and resources necessary to begin tracking the number of: (1) Affordable housing units that remain under affordability restrictions administered by DHCD, including the number of units that are: (A) Made affordable to low-income households; (B) Made affordable to very low-income households; (C) Made affordable to extremely low-income households; (D) Made available for homeownership; (E) Made available for rent; and (F) Specifically allocated for: (i) Individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; (ii) Individuals diagnosed with a mental illness; (iii) Individuals diagnosed as deaf or hearing impaired; (iv) Individuals, and families, who are homeless; (v) Individuals who are victims of domestic violence; and (vi) Individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability; (2) Low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income households and individuals currently residing in the affordable housing units described in paragraph (1) of this section, including those listed in paragraph (1)(F)(i) through (vi) of this section; (3) Affordable housing units that will exit affordability restrictions within the next 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, or 40 years, including a delineation of their affordability levels and whether they are allocated for those individuals listed in paragraph (1)(F)(i) through (vi) of this section; and (4) Affordable housing units in each ward, including a delineation of their affordability levels and whether they are allocated for those individuals listed in paragraph (1)(F)(i) through (vi) of this section.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 2093, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 42-2151.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter III - Truth in Affordability Reporting|§ 42-2151.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Actual income” means the cash equivalent of any affordable housing level expressed as a percentage of area median income. (2) “Affordable housing development” means any structure or building in the District that is publically subsidized utilizing federal or local funds for the purpose of providing affordable housing. (3) “Area median income” means the area median income of the Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area as set forth in the periodic calculation provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (4) “District of Columbia median family income” means the median family income solely for the District of Columbia, as calculated by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-199, § 2, 61 DCR 12561.)
DC Code § 42-2151.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter III - Truth in Affordability Reporting|§ 42-2151.02. Calculation and reporting of affordability

(a) No less frequently than annually, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia shall calculate and publish the District of Columbia median family income on the basis of household size. (b) Affordable housing development projects that are publicly financed or subsidized by the District of Columbia shall be marketed utilizing affordability data expressed both in terms of area median income and actual income. (c) When expressing data about affordable housing, the District of Columbia shall reference levels of affordability both in terms of area median income and actual income. (d) The District's affordable housing database shall track affordable housing both by area median income and District of Columbia median family income. (e) A tax abatement financial analysis required by Chapter 47 of Title 47 for the subsidy of affordable housing shall include the calculation of levels of housing affordability in terms of area median income, actual income, and District of Columbia median family income.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-199, § 3, 61 DCR 12561.)
DC Code § 42-2161.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter IV - Office-to-Affordable-Housing Task Force|§ 42-2161.01. Establishment

There is established an Office-to-Affordable-Housing Task Force ("Task Force") to determine whether transitioning existing vacant commercial office space to affordable residential housing units would help address the District of Columbia's affordable housing crisis.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-103, § 2, 65 DCR 3777.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 amending the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-103 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-103: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-103 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 42-2161.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter IV - Office-to-Affordable-Housing Task Force|§ 42-2161.02. Membership

(a)(1) The Task Force shall be composed of the following 9 members: (A) A low-income renter; (B) A representative of an apartment building owner or office building owner; (C) A representative of an organization that advocates for the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income households; (D) A representative of a philanthropic organization that funds affordable housing; (E) A representative of an organization that provides supportive housing services to low-income residents, including housing counseling, financial management, in-kind assistance, or legal representation; (F) A representative with expertise in affordable housing policy from the academic or nonprofit community; (G) A representative from the for-profit residential development community; (H) A residential architect; and (I) A structural engineer. (2) One representative each from the following District agencies shall also serve on the Task Force: (A) The Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development; (B) The Office of Zoning; and (C) The Department of Housing and Community Development. (b)(1) The Mayor may appoint the Task Force members identified in subsection (a)(1) of this section; provided, that after 90 days from the date this section becomes applicable pursuant to § 42-2161.05 [October 1, 2018], the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia shall appoint a member to any position that the Mayor has not yet filled. (2) The Mayor may appoint the chair of the Task Force; provided, that the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia shall appoint the chair if the Mayor has not done so within 90 days after the date this section becomes applicable pursuant to § 42-2161.05 [October 1, 2018]. (c) Each member shall serve without compensation, except that members may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in the service of the Task Force. (d) The Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. (e) The Task Force shall meet monthly.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-103, § 3, 65 DCR 3777.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 amending the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-103 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-103: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-103 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 42-2161.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter IV - Office-to-Affordable-Housing Task Force|§ 42-2161.03. Report

Within 120 days after the appointment of the appointed members, the Task Force shall submit a report to the Mayor and the Council that addresses the following: (1) Whether transitioning vacant commercial office space to affordable housing units, including units with multiple bedrooms, would help address the District of Columbia's affordable housing crisis; (2) Any legislative, regulatory, zoning, or policy changes that the Task Force recommends making to promote the transition of vacant commercial office buildings to affordable housing units, including units with multiple bedrooms; and (3) Any costs to the District and property owners associated with the recommended changes and recommendations on how to fund such costs.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-103, § 4, 65 DCR 3777.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 amending the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-103 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-103: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 22-103 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 42-2161.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter IV - Office-to-Affordable-Housing Task Force|§ 42-2161.04. Sunset

This subchapter shall expire as of the date the Task Force submits the report required by § 42-2161.03 to the Mayor and the Council.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-103, § 5, 65 DCR 3777.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 amending the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-103 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-103: § 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 22-103 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 42-2161.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 21A - Housing Affordability|Subchapter IV - Office-to-Affordable-Housing Task Force|§ 42-2161.05. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-103, § 6, 65 DCR 3777; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7032, 65 DCR 9388.)  Applicability Section 7031 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 22-103 amending the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-103 has been implemented.
DC Code § 42-2502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 25 - District Government Employee Housing Assistance|Subchapter I - Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program|§ 42-2502. Establishment

There is established within the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development a District of Columbia Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program to assist District of Columbia government employees to become homeowners in the District. The Program shall include: (1) A District contribution toward a down payment pursuant to § 42-2504; (2) A deferred payment loan of up to $20,000 pursuant to § 42-2505 (3) Agency single-family mortgage financing for qualified applicants pursuant to this chapter; and (4) A grant of up to $10,000, for first-responders pursuant to § 42-2505.01.  (May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-96, § 3, 47 DCR 1081; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 7011, 57 DCR 181; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 2012(b), 64 DCR 7652.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-2501. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-111 substituted “There” for “Subject to availability of funds, there”. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2012(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2012(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 3 of the Government Employer-Assisted Housing Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-188, December 1, 1999, 46 DCR 10407). For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 3 of the Government Employer-Assisted Housing Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-258, February 9, 2000, 47 DCR 1124). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
DC Code § 42-2505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 25 - District Government Employee Housing Assistance|Subchapter I - Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program|§ 42-2505. Deferred payment loan

(a) In addition to the assistance provided in § 42-2504(b) or (b-1) and § 42-2505.01, the Department shall make available to each Participant a deferred loan of up to $20,000 to provide financial assistance for the purchase of a housing unit. The deferred payment loan shall be available only if the housing unit shall be the principal residence of the Participant. (b) Payment of the principal may be deferred until the property is sold, transferred, or ceases to be the principal residence of the Participant. (c) Deferred payment loans may be secured by a second deed of trust on the subject property. (d) The deferred payment loan may be used in conjunction with the Home Purchase Assistance Program established by Chapter 26 of this title. (e) The Department may charge interest on the loan if the housing unit is sold within 5 years.  (May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-96, § 6, 47 DCR 1081; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 2012(a), 53 DCR 6899; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 2012(e), 64 DCR 7652.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 42-2506. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-192, in subsec. (d), substituted “may” for “may not”. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2012(e) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2012(e) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 6 of the Government Employer-Assisted Housing Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-188, December 1, 1999, 46 DCR 10407). For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 6 of the Government Employer-Assisted Housing Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-258, February 9, 2000, 47 DCR 1124). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2012(a) of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2012(a) of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2012(a) of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165). Short Title Short title: Section 2011 of D.C. Law 16-192 provided that subtitle B of title II of the act may be cited as the “Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program Amendment Act of 2006”.
DC Code § 42-2505.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 25 - District Government Employee Housing Assistance|Subchapter I - Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program|§ 42-2505.01. First-responder grant

(a) In addition to the assistance provided in § 42-2504(b-1) and § 42-2505, the Department shall make available a grant of up to $10,000 to provide financial assistance for the purchase of a housing unit to each first-responder who is a Participant. (b) In order to receive financial assistance for the purchase of a housing unit under this section, a first-responder Participant must agree to a 5-year service obligation, which shall begin at the date of settlement on the purchase of the housing unit, or, if the first-responder Participant is not yet a District employee on the date of settlement, on the first-responder's first day of employment with the District. (c) The grant shall convert into a loan to be repaid by the Participant if: (1) Within 5 years after the date of settlement on the purchase of the housing unit, the housing unit is sold, transferred, or ceases to be the principal residence of the first-responder Participant; or (2) The first-responder Participant does not complete the 5-year service obligation required by subsection (b) of this section.  (May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-96, § 6a; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 2012(f), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 2012(f) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 2012(f) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 42-2507 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 25 - District Government Employee Housing Assistance|Subchapter I - Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program|§ 42-2507. Rules

(a) The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules within 90 days after the effective date of this chapter to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) The rules shall include the following: (1) An application procedure for the Program; (2) A standard for eligibility and selection of applicants; and (3) The conditions under which the deferred payment loan may be granted. (c) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. Nothing in this section shall affect any requirements imposed upon the Mayor by subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-96, § 8, 47 DCR 1081.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 8 of the Government Employer-Assisted Housing Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-188, December 1, 1999, 46 DCR 10407). For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 8 of the Government Employer-Assisted Housing Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-258, February 9, 2000, 47 DCR 1124). Resolutions Resolution 14-578, the “Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program Teacher, Police Officer, and Firefighter Hiring Incentive Regulations Approval Resolution of 2002”, was approved effective October 18, 2002.
DC Code § 42-2521 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 25 - District Government Employee Housing Assistance|Subchapter II - Negotiated Employee Affordable Housing|§ 42-2521. Negotiated Employee Affordable Home Purchase Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Negotiated Employee Affordable Home Purchase Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) There shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) Amounts the District is required to allocate pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement to fund the Negotiated Employee Affordable Home Purchase Program ("NEAHP Program") that is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining with the assistance of the Greater Washington Urban League, Inc.; and (2) Any required repayment to the District of a financial award made through the NEAHP Program. (c) The Fund shall be used to provide financial assistance to District government employees pursuant to the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and the NEAHP Program. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2002, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2002 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2002 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).