Statute and Regulations
The Rental Housing Act of 1985 and implementing regulations provide the framework for the Rental Housing Commission.
Decisions and Orders
The RHC plans enhance electronic access to its Final Orders.
Rent Adjustments
The Rental Housing Commission has several duties related to enforcing the Rental Housing Act.
Latest
Sep 24 2026 - 12:00
The Rental Housing Commission (“Commission”) has scheduled a virtual meeting for Friday, September…
Aug 18 2026 - 12:00
Order Denying Reconsideration--Ippolito v. Shipley
Jun 24 2026 - 12:00
Decision: Ippolito v. Shipley RH-TP-20-3167
Jun 16 2026 - 12:00
Notice of Scheduled Meeting: Ippolito-Shepherd Revocable Trust v. Shipley, RH-TP-20-31,367…
Nov 23 2021 - 12:00
Effective December 31, 2021, two major changes to District’s rental housing laws will occur…
Nov 18 2021 - 12:00
The Commission voted to adopt final rules associated with the Rental Housing Act of 1985. …
Mar 2 2021 - 12:00
The Rental Housing Commission (“Commission”) has scheduled a meeting for Friday, March…
Nov 20 2020 - 12:00
On November 20, 2020, the RHC published a second notice of proposed rulemaking in the DC Register…
Rental Housing Commission
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30 pm: except Districtwide closures
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One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 1140B North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 442-8949
Fax: (202) 442-9446
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: (202) 442-9535
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30 pm: except Districtwide closures
One Judiciary Square Connect With Us
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 1140B North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 442-8949
Fax: (202) 442-9446
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: (202) 442-9535