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 temporarily exempts specific real properties owned by the Archdiocese of Washington and its affiliated parishes from property taxes, deed recordation fees, and deed transfer taxes in the District of Columbia. The exemption applies to 13 distinct church properties across the city, including the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and various other Catholic churches, as long as they remain under the ownership of the Archbishop or the specified church corporations. By amending Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code, the legislation creates a new section that removes these financial obligations for the listed properties without affecting other real estate owners or tax systems. The measure is limited to a temporary period and does not establish a permanent tax exemption policy for religious organizations.
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.
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.
This bill temporarily exempts 97% of the property owned by Food & Friends, Inc. at 219 Riggs Road, NE (Lot 0005, Square 3766) from real property taxes. The exemption applies only as long as the property is used for charitable food distribution or related services, with 3% of the land remaining taxable. The exemption is temporary, taking effect October 1, 2025, and expires 225 days after implementation. It directly affects Food & Friends, Inc., the nonprofit operator of the property.
This bill creates a 20-year real property tax exemption for specific parcels (Lots 809, 810, 814, 815 in Square 3128) owned by McMillan Parcel 2 Owner, LLC and McMillan Parcel 4 Owner, LLC. It requires the property owner to operate 449 housing units, with one-third designated as affordable for households earning 80% of the Area Median Income, and to contract with certified business enterprises for at least 35% of construction spending. The exemption begins October 1, 2029, but is reduced proportionally if the owner fails to meet these housing or contracting requirements. The tax break applies in addition to other existing tax relief for the property.
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 bill exempts certain heritage tree protections for the Parkside mixed-use development project (Lots 865-869 in Square 5056) that had prior zoning approval before July 1, 2016. It provides tax abatements of up to $300,000 annually for 30 years on these lots, contingent on issuing a final building certificate by September 30, 2029. The bill also includes refunds for related development fees paid by the project owner. It directly affects the Parkside development project owners through these tax and tree regulation changes.
This bill expands the District of Columbia's Supermarket Tax Incentive Program to include downtown DC and specific Northeast neighborhoods (Woodridge, North Michigan Park, Lamond Riggs, Queen’s Chapel, and Fort Totten). It allows supermarkets opening in these newly eligible areas to receive tax exemptions, directly affecting grocery stores seeking to locate there and residents in neighborhoods with limited grocery access. The program aims to address food deserts by encouraging new grocery development - currently, these areas rely on only two stores (Walmart and one organic market), while residents spend significant money on groceries outside DC. This expansion targets 12 census tracts serving over 23,000 residents, aligning with downtown housing goals and improving local food access.
