(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) urges all property owners who feel their property has been misclassified as vacant and recently received a tax bill at the higher tax rate to contact DCRA immediately.
Property owners should apply for applicable exemptions or ask for their vacant property to be reclassified before the property tax bill due date. Property owners can contact DCRA’s Vacant Property Unit at (202) 442-4332.
“We want to ensure we put the ‘vacant’ stamp on the right properties,” said DCRA Director Linda K. Argo. “Property owners just have to register their property, and if seeking an exemption, provide a few documents, and they are in compliance with the law.”
The District requires all property owners to register their properties with DCRA within 30 days after they become vacant. Informational materials on exemptions, vacant property registration forms and appeal information are available on the DCRA website.
DCRA provides an administrative appeal process for owners who are denied an exemption. DCRA issues a final determination within 30 days of the appeal. Owners may appeal DCRA’s final decision to the Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals.
Important Information on Vacant Property