The Rental Housing Registration Extension Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 was enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia to address the urgent need for an extension of the deadline for housing providers to register their rental properties in the newly launched RentRegistry. The resolution highlights that, while housing providers are required to submit documentation within 90 days of the RentRegistry's launch on June 2, 2025, additional time is necessary to alleviate administrative burdens and ensure compliance with the new requirements. Stakeholders in the housing industry have expressed confusion regarding the new regulations, and some have raised concerns about the requirement to report current and prior rent amounts for exempt rental accommodations.

The resolution emphasizes that the collection of rent history data is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the District's rental market and will only be required at the time of registration, not on an ongoing basis. The Council recognizes that housing providers, particularly those managing multiple properties, will need more than 90 days to adapt their business practices and staffing to meet the new requirements. As such, the resolution was adopted after a single reading to address these emergency circumstances and ensure the effective functionality of the RentRegistry system. The resolution takes effect immediately.