The Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025 establishes two Neighborhood Management Authorities (NMAs) in the District of Columbia: the Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority and the Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority. These authorities are designed to enhance community safety, support local businesses, and maintain public spaces through dedicated governance structures and funding sources. Each authority will have a Board of Directors composed of representatives from the community, including residents and local businesses, and will operate with specific legal protections, such as not being classified as District government employees under the District of Columbia Employee Non-liability Act. The bill also allows for the issuance of revenue bonds and the retention of outside legal counsel to support the authorities' operations.

Additionally, the legislation outlines the governance and operational frameworks for both NMAs, including the establishment of special funds to support their initiatives, funded through various revenue sources like parking meter revenue and special property tax assessments. The Columbia Heights Authority will also implement a targeted retail vacancy fee for properties with significant vacant commercial space and will manage excess gross receipts tax from alcoholic beverage sales. The bill amends existing laws, such as the Performance Parking Pilot Zone Act, to create a new performance parking zone in Columbia Heights, allowing for adjustments in parking management to better serve community needs. Overall, the act aims to create a sustainable model for local governance and neighborhood management without increasing property taxes.