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Housing in the District

D.C. mayoral candidates in the 2026 election cycle have been discussing top local issues and policy priorities, with specific attention to plans for improving housing in the District amid ongoing city elections for mayor, attorney general, and council.

How should Washington, D.C. improve housing for residents?

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Sources

DC News Now — https://www.facebook.com/dcnewsnow/videos/dc-mayoral-candidates-discussed-top-issues-and-policy-priorities-in-interviews-o/1043069091713491
D.C. mayoral candidates discussed top issues and policy priorities. Here's how they plan to improve housing in the District.
Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/City_elections_in_Washington,_D.C._(2026)
The city of Washington, D.C., is holding general elections for mayor, attorney general, and city council on November 3, 2026.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Majorly expand publicly supported affordable housing and tenant protections
  2. Increase funding for affordable units plus stronger renter assistance programs
  3. Pursue mixed public-private housing growth with targeted affordability rules
  4. Streamline permitting and incentives for private development to boost supply
  5. Prioritize market-driven construction with minimal new mandates or subsidies