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DC B26-0018

DC B26-0018
1000 U Street NW Property Tax Clarification and Limited Grantmaking Amendment Act of 2025


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Introduced
01/03/2025
In Committee
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

26th Council

Bill Summary

A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Code to clarify that the real property tax abatement granted by § 47-1045 remains in effect, to update the organization name to the Prince Hall Free and Accepted Mason and Order of the Eastern Star Charitable Educational Foundation, to correct the tax lots subject to the abatement, and to refund any payments made for tax year 2023 and 2024; and to amend Section 2032 of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Limited Grant-Making Authority Act of 2012 to support the implementation of recommendations of the Shaw/U Street Cultural Destination District Plan.

AI Summary

This bill makes several key changes related to property tax and grantmaking for a specific property at 1000 U Street NW in Washington, D.C. First, it clarifies and updates the real property tax abatement for the Prince Hall Free and Accepted Mason and Order of the Eastern Star Charitable Educational Foundation, correcting the specific tax lots subject to the abatement from lot 0826 to lots 37 and 828 in Square 333. The bill also provides for a full refund of any real property tax payments, including penalties and interest, made for tax years 2023 and 2024 for this property. Additionally, the bill grants the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development the authority to make a grant to the Foundation or its commercial tenants to support implementation of recommendations from the Shaw/U Street Cultural Destination District Plan. These changes aim to provide financial relief and support for the Foundation's property and its cultural significance in the U Street corridor, while ensuring accurate tax documentation and potential development in alignment with local cultural planning goals.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole (on 01/09/2026)

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