Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

This bill amends the District of Columbia tax code to grant property, deed recordation, and transfer tax exemptions for specific real estate owned by the Archdiocese of Washington and its affiliated parishes. The legislation directly affects the Archdiocese and twelve named Catholic churches by exempting their designated properties from certain taxes under Chapters 9 and 11 of the DC Official Code. Each exemption applies to specific land parcels identified by square and lot numbers, with the tax relief contingent on continued ownership by the Archdiocese or its successor entities. The bill is structured as an emergency amendment to update existing tax exemption provisions for these religious properties.