District of Columbia Rent control / stabilization

Does District of Columbia have rent control?

For rent-stabilized units, a rent increase for an occupied unit may not exceed the annual adjustment of general applicability plus 2%, and never more than 10%. Units occupied by elderly tenants or tenants with disabilities get lower limits under § 42-3502.24. Coverage and exemptions (for example many newer buildings and small landlords) are set in § 42-3502.05.

Verified Source: D.C. Code §§ 42-3502.08(h)(2), 42-3502.05 · last checked 2026-10-23