The Real Property Tax Sale Delay Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 aims to amend section 47-1332 of the District of Columbia Official Code by canceling the tax sale scheduled for July 15, 2026, and prohibiting any tax sales from occurring until at least September 20, 2026. The bill also mandates that the Chief Financial Officer send a notice of this cancellation to all property owners who were previously notified of tax delinquency, ensuring they are informed of the change.

To implement these changes, the bill modifies subsection (a) by replacing the phrase "(c) and (d)" with "(c), (d), and (d-1)." Additionally, it introduces a new subsection (d-1) that outlines the cancellation of the tax sale and the notification process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, following approval by the Mayor or a potential override of a veto by the Council, and it will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days as per emergency legislative procedures.