Property Taxes
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Property Taxes, from most recent to least.
First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | July 13th
When you buy a home in the District, you will have to pay property taxes along with your mortgage and homeowner's insurance. Luckily, DC has a few way... read»
How to Appeal Your DC Property Tax Assessment
UrbanTurf Staff | January 26th
While homeowners must typically appeal by April 1st, new owners can also appeal.... read»
Montgomery County Council Overrides Veto of Metro Development Incentives
Nena Perry-Brown | October 27th 2020
The bill exempts new high-rise residential developments on land leased from Metro from property taxes for 15 years.... read»
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DC Mayor's Proposed Budget Includes Tax Break for Affordable Housing
Nena Perry-Brown | May 19th 2020
The tax abatement incentivizes affordable housing production in planning areas where it is sparse.... read»
More Details Emerge For DC's Proposed "Mansion Tax"
Nena Perry-Brown | May 14th 2019
Last week, UrbanTurf reported on a councilmember's plans to enact a "mansion tax" on high-valued homes in DC. On Monday, more details of what that bil... read»
A Mansion Tax? DC Councilmember to Propose Tax on Million-Dollar Residential Properties
Nena Perry-Brown | May 9th 2019
Councilmember David Grosso estimated that the provision could raise over $50 million in annual revenue for additional investments in priorities like h... read»
DC Council Sends Bill to Increase the Homestead Exemption Back to Committee
Nena Perry-Brown | March 5th 2019
The bill would raise DC's homestead exemption and reduce the tax assessment value on owner-occupied homes in the city.... read»
DC Can't Afford to Increase the Homestead Deduction
Nena Perry-Brown | February 20th 2019
A bill was introduced in DC last month to increase the homestead deduction, but an analysis shows that it will be too costly.... read»
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