Real Property Tax Relief and Tax Credits District of Columbia property owners may be eligible for property tax relief. The District offers several programs to assist property owners and first time homebuyers. Select from the following programs to check eligibility and filing requirements. For more information about these tax relief and credit programs, contact our Customer Service Center at (202) 727-4TAX (727-4829). Assessment Cap Credit First-Time Homebuyer Individual Income Tax Credit Historic Properties Homestead Deduction Individual Income Property Tax Credit Limited-Equity Cooperative Tax Fairness Lower Income Home Ownership Tax Abatement Lower Income, Long-Term Homeowners Tax Credit Metropolitan Police Housing Assistance Program Property Tax Deferral Real Property Tax Exemption Resale Restricted Properties Senior Citizen or Disabled Property Owner Tax Relief Trash Credit