Homestead Reconfirmation Audits
In an ongoing effort to ensure accurate real property tax billings, the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) will conduct periodic verification and compliance checks by requiring property owners to confirm their eligibility for the Homestead benefit and/or disabled or senior citizen tax relief. A notice of tax benefit confirmation will be mailed and will require property owners to confirm their eligibility for the Homestead tax benefit.
Owners who receive this notice and reconfirmation form should complete the form and return it to OTR within 30 days of the date of the notice. Failure to return a completed and signed copy of the reconfirmation form will result in the cancellation of the Homestead benefit and/or disabled or senior citizen tax relief benefits.
Reconfirmation provides the opportunity for property owners to apply for several tax relief benefits. The senior citizen or disabled property owner tax relief application is incorporated into the Homestead application. Property owners are advised to fill out all sections of the form to receive all the tax benefits for which they may be eligible.
The reconfirmation form for these tax benefits is available on the Real Property Tax Forms page.
Anyone with questions about the reconfirmation process or their eligibility for Real Property Tax Relief and Tax Credits should contact OTR's Customer Service Center at (202) 727-4TAX.
