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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Exemption from Civil Liability
COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 exempts any person, employee of the District of Columbia not otherwise exempt under existing law, or contractor providing services arising out of a contract with the District of Columbia … » more information -
Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program
An employer who experiences a sharp temporary reduction in activity due to economic conditions (e.g., public emergency due to COVID-19) may consider using Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program (Shared Work) as an alternative to layoffs. It is … » more information -
Third-Party Food Delivery Commissions
During the period of time for which the Mayor has declared a public health emergency, a person, corporation, partnership, or association operating a third-party food platform within the District shall register with the Department of Consumer and … » more information -
Additional Tenants’ Rights
As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, deadlines for tenants and tenant organizations to exercise their rights under either the Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980 (which includes the Tenant Opportunity to … » more information -
Eviction Prohibition and Rental Payments for Tenants
As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, D.C. has prohibited housing providers from evicting commercial or residential tenants during a public health emergency and for 60 days thereafter, and further prohibited the … » more information -
Extensions for Sales and Use, Real Property, and Individual/Partnership/Franchise Taxpayers, and Guidance on the Franchise Tax Nexus
As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue (“OTR”) was granted expanded authority to extend deadlines and waive interest and late payment penalties to assist taxpayers, businesses, and … » more information -
Guidance on Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses
As of May 27, 2020 the Mayor has issued a new Executive Order that lifts the temporary closure of the on-site operation of all non-essential businesses. Click here to view the Mayor’s May 27 Order. As of May 29, the District entered Phase One of … » more information -
Owners’ Rights, Mortgage Payments, and Foreclosure Relief
As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, D.C. has required mortgage lenders to develop and implement a deferment program for residential and commercial mortgage borrowers, which offers a 90-day deferment program, permanently … » more information
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