The Rental Housing Registration Data Integrity Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends section 205 of the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to enhance reporting requirements for owners of rental accommodations that are exempt from rent stabilization. Specifically, the bill mandates that these owners provide detailed information at the time of registration, including the current monthly rent amount, the rent charged for the same unit during the previous two calendar years, and a list of utilities, facilities, services, and appliances associated with the rental unit. This new requirement aims to improve transparency and data integrity in the rental housing market.

The amendment introduces a new paragraph (5) to section 205(f), which outlines the specific information that must be reported by owners of exempt rental accommodations. Importantly, the bill clarifies that this information is only required at the time of registration and does not impose any ongoing or annual reporting obligations on the owners. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days, in accordance with the emergency provisions of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.