Budget & Taxes

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0445: Small Retailer Property Tax Credit Expansion Amendment Act of 2025

This bill increases the maximum annual property tax credit for small retail businesses in Washington, D.C., from $10,000 to $20,000, effective for tax years ending December 31, 2026, and beyond. It directly affects small retailers with under $3 million in annual revenue, including neighborhood restaurants and shops struggling with rising costs. The key mechanism raises the credit amount in the tax code, allowing these businesses to reduce their property taxes or rent paid for property taxes. The change is automatic and applies annually with cost-of-living adjustments, without creating new requirements for businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax credit for small retailers ($10k→$20k), providing direct tax relief to qualifying businesses under $3M revenue, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 27, 2025

PR 26-0219: Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia and the University of the District of Columbia Faculty Association/National Education Association Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill is an emergency resolution to approve the Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and its faculty union (UDC Faculty Association/NEA). It directly affects UDC faculty covered by the agreement, providing a new salary structure for Fiscal Year 2025, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, catch-up payments for promotions from 2022-2024, and service-based pay increases. The resolution declares an emergency to fast-track approval of these compensation terms, which UDC claims are necessary to retain and attract faculty in a competitive higher education market. The agreement itself covers the period October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill approves salary increases and cost-of-living adjustments for UDC faculty, requiring government spending on public education. Directly funds a public service through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationApproves new faculty compensation with 3% COLA, catch-up pay, and service increases, directly supporting higher education staff benefits and retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves salary increases, 3% COLA, and catch-up payments for UDC faculty via union agreement, advancing wages and collective bargaining outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 10, 2025

PR 26-0308: Salary Schedule Changes for Non-Union, Uniformed Police Officials of the Metropolitan Police Department Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves equal pay for non-union, uniformed police officials in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) by retroactively applying a 4.5% salary increase to match unionized officers' pay scales. It covers fiscal years 2024 (retroactive to October 8, 2023), 2025 (retroactive to October 6, 2024), and 2026 (effective October 5, 2025). The changes affect non-union MPD officers in specific ranks (e.g., Lieutenants and Captains) under the "Police Service" pay schedule, ensuring their base pay, retention allowances, and longevity payments align with unionized counterparts. The resolution takes effect October 1, 2025, after approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates retroactive salary increases for non-union police officers, increasing government spending on public safety personnel through fiscal adjustments.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates retroactive pay increase to match unionized officers' salaries, advancing wage equity for non-union police officers and strengthening compensation rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Employment Discrimination

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0485: Art Gallery Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2025

The Art Gallery Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2025 would allow non-profit art galleries and museums in Washington, D.C., to claim full property tax exemptions for their entire buildings, including office space and operational areas used to support their cultural mission. Currently, some small galleries (like Hillery Gallery and Heurich House) only received partial exemptions because existing law excluded space used for business operations, even when those activities supported their cultural work. The bill amends DC tax code §47-1002(6) to extend exemptions to all mission-related building space, as long as operations aren't "unrelated trade or business activities." This change directly benefits non-profit cultural institutions seeking consistent tax relief for their full facilities.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces D.C. tax revenue by expanding property tax exemptions for non-profits, weakening fiscal management and tax base.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 1, 2025

B 26-0053: Vacant to Vibrant to Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates several programs to address vacant and blighted properties in Washington, D.C. It requires the Department of Aging and Community Living to develop a "tangled title" information sheet for heirs inheriting property, which funeral homes must provide to survivors within five days of a death. The bill also establishes tax credits and abatements for renovating Class 3 and 4 properties (typically residential or commercial buildings), creates a single-family home rehabilitation program, and allows payment plans for delinquent real property taxes. These provisions directly affect property owners, heirs, and funeral service providers by streamlining property transfers, reducing blight, and incentivizing rehabilitation of underused buildings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits/abatements for property renovation, directly providing tax relief to property owners and incentivizing fiscal investment in housing rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credits for rehabilitating residential properties and establishes single-family home rehabilitation program, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 22, 2025

B 26-0263: Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Local Budget Emergency Act of 2025

This bill is a budget proposal addressing a $1 billion revenue shortfall caused by federal job losses (40,000 jobs) over four years. It directly affects DC residents by reallocating funds to key priorities: $30 million for police hiring and crime technology, $2.8 billion for schools, and $160 million for affordable housing. Key mechanisms include reducing the Universal Paid Leave tax from 0.75% to 0.72%, funding tech industry incentives ($2.2 million for DC Tech Ecosystem Fund), and pausing certain building regulations to spur economic growth. The proposal aims to "rightsizing" spending to match revenue growth while maintaining core services like public safety and education. It is part of the Mayor’s FY 2026 budget submission, not a finalized law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces Universal Paid Leave tax (0.75%→0.72%) and allocates $2.8B to schools, $30M for police, $160M for housing - directly funding public services and providing tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $30M for police hiring and crime technology, directly funding law enforcement within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.8 billion directly to schools from budget reallocation, explicitly increasing education funding as a key priority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports Housing$160M explicitly allocated to affordable housing directly funds housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces Universal Paid Leave tax rate (0.75% → 0.72%), supporting worker benefits under labor/employment policy75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $2.2M to DC Tech Ecosystem Fund for tech industry incentives, directly advancing technology development and innovation in the district.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Policing Affordable Housing Paid Leave

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

B 26-0340: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025

This bill is an emergency measure to implement the District of Columbia's Fiscal Year 2026 budget. It authorizes the reallocation of existing funds across various city programs to support budget priorities without requiring new taxes or revenue. Key provisions include clarifying grant administration for human services, adjusting fees for building conversions, expanding recreational facility assessments, and modifying funding for education programs like early childhood literacy and public charter schools. The bill directly affects District government operations, public service providers, and residents relying on city-funded programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReallocation of existing funds without new taxes supports fiscal management and funds education programs like early childhood literacy.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies education funding for early childhood literacy and public charter programs, indicating direct support for educational initiatives within budget reallocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0237: 4111 Kansas Avenue NW Timeline Extension and Tax Forgiveness Act of 2025

This bill grants a 48-month extension to SOME, Inc. (the owner of 4111 Kansas Avenue NW) to meet nonprofit workforce housing certification requirements under District law. It also forgives and refunds all real property taxes assessed on that property from May 21, 2022, through the end of the 48-month extension period. The bill directly affects only this specific property and owner, providing relief from both recertification timelines and past tax liabilities. It does not create new policy or affect other properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesForgives real property taxes for a specific property, providing direct tax relief as a targeted fiscal measure.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax forgiveness and timeline extension for nonprofit workforce housing certification, enabling affordable housing compliance for one property.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 28, 2025

B 26-0149: Residential Building Permit Classification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates a new process for property owners to change tax classification when converting commercial buildings to residential use. Owners must apply with documentation before the tax change takes effect, and tax benefits apply based on when the application is submitted (full year for Oct-Mar applications, second half for Apr-Sep). If the property isn't actually used residentially within 3 years (or by certificate of occupancy date), the tax authority can claw back benefits with penalties. The bill also adds an appeal process for denied applications and clarifies tax rules for mixed-use properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates structured tax benefits with clawback to prevent misuse, promoting fiscal responsibility in property taxation.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncentivizes commercial-to-residential conversions via tax benefits, directly promoting housing development without affordability requirements.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0250: National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Inc., Revenue Bonds Project Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $88 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Inc. (a nonprofit organization). The funds will refinance existing debt used to build and equip a 22-unit office building at 740 15th Street, N.W. (175,508 square feet), avoiding future financial market delays. The bonds are non-recourse to the District, meaning the District won't be liable if the nonprofit can't repay them. The resolution is framed as an emergency to expedite the bond sale and secure favorable interest rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax-exempt revenue bonds for debt refinancing, promoting fiscal responsibility by avoiding market delays and ensuring efficient public financial management.85% confidence