This bill designates the District of Columbia as the nation's "Tech for Good Capital" and creates a new tax incentive program for technology companies that develop solutions for public-interest challenges. To qualify for a real property tax abatement, these companies must be based in the District and primarily focused on areas such as civic engagement, public health, climate resilience, and education. The legislation also establishes a working group to create a marketing strategy and authorizes the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to support innovation clusters aimed at strengthening the local economy.
This bill temporarily delays real property tax sales in Washington, D.C., by cancelling a sale scheduled for July 15, 2026, and prohibiting any future sales until at least September 20, 2026. It directly affects property owners who received notices of tax delinquency, requiring the Chief Financial Officer to mail them official notice of the cancellation. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and includes a provision that it will automatically expire 225 days after becoming active.
This bill modifies the District of Columbia's property tax system by switching from biannual to quarterly payments and updating how land values are assessed. The quarterly payment change aims to improve the city's cash flow by aligning revenue collection more closely with when expenses are due. Additionally, the legislation requires future property assessments to separately value the land itself from any buildings or structures on it, ensuring that tax rates applied to land remain consistent regardless of improvements. These adjustments are designed to create a more stable revenue stream and lay the groundwork for future tax reforms without currently raising tax rates.
This bill grants a property tax exemption to the Alpha Omega Social Action and Scholarship Foundation for its building located at 1231 Harvard Street, N.W. The exemption applies only if the property is owned by the foundation and used for charitable or educational purposes rather than commercial activities. Additionally, the legislation requires the refund of all real property taxes, interest, and penalties assessed against this specific address between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2026.
This bill amends an existing law to grant a ten-year real property tax exemption for the 603-unit Gale Eckington apartment complex in Ward 5, aiming to help the building owner invest in necessary repairs and maintain affordable housing. The tax break, which begins in 2031 and is capped at $21 million, is conditional on the owner first resolving all outstanding building code violations and fines issued before October 2031. During the exemption period, the owner must continue to make ongoing capital improvements, upgrade unit fixtures, and promptly address maintenance requests to keep the property safe and functional. The legislation also requires annual compliance checks by the Department of Buildings to ensure the owner meets these maintenance obligations while the tax exemption is in effect.
This bill exempts Food & Friends, Inc.'s property at 219 Riggs Road, NE (Lot 0005, Square 3766) from all property taxes under District law. The exemption applies to 100% of the land and requires the property to continue being used for charitable food distribution or related services. The exemption becomes effective October 1, 2025, and applies in addition to any other existing tax benefits for the organization. This is a targeted exemption for a specific nonprofit's property, not a broad policy change.
This bill (B 26-0532) allows District seniors aged 65+ who own their primary residence to transfer their existing property tax cap credit to a new home purchased within 12 months. It directly affects seniors moving to a new primary residence, preventing steep tax increases they currently face when selling their capped-property home. Key provisions include: (1) transferring the tax credit value percentage-for-percentage to the new home, and (2) permitting seniors to combine ownership shares across multiple family members to meet the 50% ownership requirement. This change aims to make housing transitions more affordable for seniors needing to downsize, relocate for health reasons, or move to safer, more accessible homes.
The Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025 creates two neighborhood management authorities - one for the Greater U Street Corridor (dubbed the "Duke District") and one for Columbia Heights - to improve safety, maintain public spaces, support local businesses, and coordinate city services in these areas. Each authority will have a governing board of residents and business representatives, funded through dedicated local revenue streams like parking fees (e.g., from the U Street Performance Parking Zone), without requiring property tax increases. The bill aims to address specific community needs identified in prior initiatives, such as the U Street Safety Initiative and Columbia Heights Public Life Study, by enabling hyper-local management of resources and services. This structure is designed to help these neighborhoods thrive amid rapid development and growing public space demands.
This bill waives property taxes for 20 years on qualifying housing developments at Washington Metro stations in the District. To qualify, developments must be part of a WMATA joint development agreement requiring at least half the project to be housing and 75% to be new construction or substantial rehabilitation. The exemption applies to properties currently generating no tax revenue for the District, aiming to unlock transit-oriented development at stations like Congress Heights and Deanwood. It takes effect January 1, 2026, to encourage mixed-use projects that increase housing density near transit hubs.
This resolution declares an emergency to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to use $377,000 from the 2026 budget to forgive real property taxes, penalties, and fees for a specific property owned by Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC at 3421 14th Street, N.W. It bypasses standard legislative procedures to immediately release funds allocated under prior budget legislation (D.C. Act 26-148). The resolution directly affects Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC by relieving its tax burden on that single property. The funds are designated to support Avanti's stated mission of creating generational wealth through homeownership and employing District residents.
