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B 26-0225 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Unlocking Housing at Metro Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2025

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.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill waives property taxes for 20 years on qualifying developments, reducing potential tax revenue for the District's budget.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption incentivizes new housing construction near Metro stations, advancing transit-oriented development to increase housing supply and affordability.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes transit-oriented development at Metro stations to increase public transit accessibility and ridership, directly advancing transportation infrastructure goals.90% confidence
Sub-Topics: Tax Incentives Property Tax Revenue Property Taxes Zoning Property Development
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Housing
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Re-Referral published.
legislature
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development with comments from the Committee on Housing
legislature
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
B26-0225 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
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Christina Henderson
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