The Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025 aims to provide additional financial relief to residents at high risk of displacement in specific areas of Washington, D.C. The bill proposes an amendment to Section 47-1806.06(a) of the D.C. Official Code, which will allow claimants whose principal residence is located within designated census tracts (73.04, 74.04, 98.04, and 104) to claim a Schedule H tax credit that may exceed the current maximum limit, potentially doubling the amount they can receive. This targeted approach is designed to address the urgent needs of communities facing significant housing cost burdens and high poverty rates, particularly in Ward 8, where a substantial percentage of households are rent-burdened.

The bill responds to the alarming increase in evictions in D.C., which rose by 75% last year, highlighting the vulnerability of low-income renters who often spend more than half of their income on housing. By enhancing the Schedule H tax credit, the legislation seeks to stabilize families and seniors at risk of losing their homes, thereby preserving community integrity and reducing the broader social and financial costs associated with displacement. The Councilmember urges support for this bill to ensure that residents can remain in their homes and communities.