The District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 addresses the urgent need to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999. This amendment aims to establish a temporary Stabilization and Reform Board (STAR Board) to oversee the operations of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and implement necessary reforms to improve its services. The resolution highlights the significant concerns raised by a 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which prompted the Mayor and Council to restructure DCHA's board to better address these issues and enhance the provision of affordable housing for low-income residents.

The STAR Board, which began its term in early 2023 following the passage of the District of Columbia Housing Authority Stabilization and Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2022, is currently operating under temporary legislation set to expire on July 10, 2025. To ensure the continuity of the STAR Board and its governance structure, the Council has determined that further emergency and temporary legislation is necessary. This resolution is intended to be adopted after a single reading and will take effect immediately, reflecting the Council's recognition of the urgent circumstances surrounding DCHA's operations.