SMOA DC Housing Policy Summit

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

The SMOA Housing Policy Summit brings together the leaders shaping the future of rental housing and NOAH preservation in Washington, D.C.

In a year defined by major legislative proposals, regulatory shifts, and significant legal challenges, this Summit delivers the clarity, insight, and strategy you need to navigate 2026 and beyond.

Who You’ll Hear From

Featuring an exceptional lineup of leaders and experts, including:

• 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 – Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
• Felipe Ernst – Ernst Equities
• Joe Allen – Chief Banking Officer, City First Bank
• Leading attorneys, operators, developers, policy voices, and advocates
• SMOA Leadership

Key Issues We’ll Cover

Gain practical insight into the legal, legislative, and financial issues reshaping rental housing in D.C.:

• After the Rental Act – Lessons learned and future actions
• The Frumin Bill – Would subjecting vouchers to rent control be constitutional?
• Will the Council Approve It? – Legislative outlook and challenges for 2026
• Legal Defense Fund Update – Do D.C. landlords have a takings case?
• Ballot Initiative: Two-Year Rent Freeze – A serious threat to rental housing stability and NOAH preservation
• The Role of Small Multifamily – Why smaller buildings remain essential to affordability and housing expansion

Awards Ceremony

Recognizing exceptional leadership in D.C. housing:

• Affordable Housing Innovation Award – Mayor Muriel Bowser
• Legislative Stewardship Award – Chairman Phil Mendelson
• NOAH Corporate Champion Award – Washington Gas

Lunch is included with registration.

Film Screening

Rent Burdened — The Fight to Save Affordable Housing

A compelling look at the personal stories, policy conflicts, and economic pressures behind D.C.’s affordability crisis—and the critical role of NOAH providers in keeping the city housed.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 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)

Register Today

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

Reserve your seat now.