Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in District of Columbia
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in District of Columbia, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: Start with a First-Level Administrative Review by the Assessment Division, filed online on MyTax.DC.gov (Real Property tab, 'Appeal Application') or on Form AD-100 (new owners: AD-101, generally within 45 days of the purchase date). DC Office of Tax and Revenue, Real Property Assessment Appeal Rights; First-Level Administrative Review Application
| Appealing your assessment | Start with a First-Level Administrative Review by the Assessment Division, filed online on MyTax.DC.gov (Real Property tab, 'Appeal Application') or on Form AD-100 (new owners: AD-101, generally within 45 days of the purchase date). If unsatisfied, appeal to the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission no later than 45 days from the date of the first-level decision notice, and then to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. First-level page: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/first-level-administrative-review-application |
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| When property taxes are due | Real property tax is billed in two halves: the first half (October 1 to March 31) is due by March 31, and the second half (April 1 to September 30) is due by September 15. Due dates for delayed bills are adjusted accordingly. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in District of Columbia?
Start with a First-Level Administrative Review by the Assessment Division, filed online on MyTax.DC.gov (Real Property tab, 'Appeal Application') or on Form AD-100 (new owners: AD-101, generally within 45 days of the purchase date). If unsatisfied, appeal to the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission no later than 45 days from the date of the first-level decision notice, and then to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
When are property taxes due in District of Columbia?
Real property tax is billed in two halves: the first half (October 1 to March 31) is due by March 31, and the second half (April 1 to September 30) is due by September 15. Due dates for delayed bills are adjusted accordingly.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.