D.C.’s Premier Housing Policy Event for Owners, Operators, Developers & Industry Leaders

SMOA DC Housing Policy Summit

The Summit brings together housing providers of all sizes, policymakers, researchers, lenders, attorneys, and advocates to confront the major legislative and market challenges shaping the future of rental housing and NOAH preservation in Washington, D.C.

Sponsor

Muriel Bowser

Phil Mendelson

Robert White

Nina Albert

Altom Maglio

John Allen

Yesim Sayin

Brett Theodos

Felipe Ernst

Who You’ll Hear From

Muriel Bowser – Mayor, District of Columbia

Phil Mendelson – Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia

Robert White – Chair, Committee on Housing

Nina Albert – Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development

Altom Maglio Esq. – Takings Attorney

Yesim Sayin Taylor – Executive Director, D.C. Policy Center

Brett Theodos – Urban Institute

Felipe Ernst – Ernst Equities

John A. Allen – EVP, City First Bank, Chief Banking Officer

Leading attorneys, policy voices, operators, and advocates

Dean Hunter – SMOA Founder & CEO

Issues That Matter Most in 2026

Clear, practical insight into the biggest legislative, legal, and policy developments reshaping rental housing in D.C.

After the Rental Act – Lessons learned, future actions

The Frumin Bill – Would subjecting vouchers to rent control withstand constitutional scrutiny?

Will the Council Approve It? – Legislative outlook and challenges for 2026

Legal Defense Fund Update – Do D.C. landlords have a takings case? Emerging litigation pathways

Ballot Initiative: Two-Year Rent Freeze – A serious threat to rental housing stability and NOAH preservation

The Role of Small Multifamily in Expanding Affordable Housing – Why smaller buildings are essential to affordability and a key part of the District’s housing ecosystem

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Awards Ceremony

Recognizing outstanding leadership shaping D.C.’s housing future:

Affordable Housing Innovation Award – Mayor Muriel Bowser

Legislative Stewardship Award – Chairman Phil Mendelson

NOAH Corporate Champion Award – Washington Gas

Film Screening: Rent Burdened — The Fight to Save Affordable Housing

Experience a powerful look into the human stories, policy tensions, and economic pressures behind D.C.’s affordability crisis — and the critical role of NOAH and rental housing providers. Lunch Provided

Event Details

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Catholic University of America
Parking: Free On-Site
Metro: Brookland–CUA (Red Line)
Lunch Included
Hosted by: Small Multifamily & Rental Owners Association (SMOA)

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Join D.C.’s leading housing providers, policymakers, and experts for a pivotal conversation about the laws, litigation, and opportunities shaping the future of rental housing in the District.

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Contact Dean Hunter

Dhunter@smoadc.org

202-660-1333