by Opportunity DC | Apr 8, 2026 | ProsperDC Priority
DC’s cost of living is 53% higher than the national average, with housing costs 144% above the national average. Layers upon layers of fees, regulations, and requirements have made housing production expensive and progress slow. Meaningful yet simple reforms to create...
by Opportunity DC | May 27, 2025 | Testimony
Updated: Jul 8, 2025 Opportunity DC’s Executive Director, Malcom Fox, recently testified in support of the RENTAL ACT. The legislation makes it easier to build housing and begin to solve the affordability crisis the District faces. Specifically, the RENTAL...
by Opportunity DC | Apr 24, 2025 | Newsletters
In this edition: Voters say housing costs are a “Huge Problem” in Opportunity DC’s new poll of 811 registered voters The House is coming back next week, and needs to hear from you Potential reduction in Medicaid funding ERAP housing reform update Evaluating...
by Opportunity DC | Apr 23, 2025 | Polling, Press Releases
New Poll: Majority of DC Voters Strongly Support Housing Reforms and DC Mayor’s RENTAL Act The cost of buying and renting is a “huge problem” for half of DC residents Washington, D.C. – A recent poll of District of Columbia voters reveals strong support for addressing...
by Opportunity DC | Feb 25, 2025 | News, Newsletters
In this edition: Mayor Bowser’s Housing Proposals DC Students Lead Nation in Post-Pandemic Growth Special Election for Ward 8 Councilmember Bowser’s RENTAL Act will Create More Affordable Housing Mayor Seeks to Protect & Grow Affordable Housing Mayor Bowser...
