First we have to…
Housing costs are rising and too many people are being priced out. Our ballot initiative would help renters and families stay in DC.
Yes, we can make a more affordable DC.
The DC Housing Modernization and Accessibility Act of 2026 represents a major voter-driven reform to stabilize housing affordability in Washington, D.C.
The ballot initiative’s key provisions:
- An immediate two-year rent freeze that stops new rent increases
- A trigger that will create future rent freezes during periods of high-inflation
- Changes affordable housing eligibility for lower-income residents
- Requires land sold or leased by the DC Government to have larger mix of bedrooms to accommodate families
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Campaign News
- PRESS RELEASE: DCBOE Delays Vote + Campaign Launches Rent Freeze Calculator
- PRESS RELEASE: More Affordable DC Campaign Withdraws Second Initiative Draft and Submits Third Legislative Text Reflecting OAG and OGC Advisory Guidance
- PRESS RELEASE: New Ballot Initiative Seeks to Freeze Rents for Two Years and Fix Flawed Affordable Housing Standards
