Tyrone Turner / WAMU/DCist
The humidity is high, the AQI is even higher, and the mosquitoes have infiltrated our region; it’s officially summer. That means fiscal years are wrapping up, budgets are being implemented, and in the D.C. area, new laws are going into effect.
Here’s what to know about new laws taking effect in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on July 1.
Minimum wage increase: Starting Saturday, minimum wage for non-tipped workers in the District will rise from $16.10 per hour to $17.00 per hour. For tipped employees, minimum wage will jump from $6 to $8 per hour. The increase follows the passage of the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment Act passed in 2016, championed by the “Fight for $15” campaign.
Cap on rent increases: The D.C. Council passed an emergency bill in June that will cap many new rent increases at 6% starting on Saturday. The limit applies to rent-stabilized apartments, which are most multifamily buildings constructed before 1976. While there’s no accurate count of rent-stabilized apartments in D.C., estimates suggest it could be between 70,000-80,0000. Lawmakers also included a provision that bans property owners from raising prices by more than 12% over two years, in addition to more aggressive protections for senior citizens; for elderly residents, rent increases are capped at 4% this year, and 8% total over the next few years.
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