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Real Property

Manage Your Property Taxes and Records With Ease

A row of housesAccess everything you need to manage your real property in DC — from searching the tax database and understanding assessments to paying bills, exploring relief programs, and learn how the tax sale process works.

Real Property Tax Database Search

  • Look up property tax records, ownership details, and assessment information quickly and easily.

Master Address Repository

Use the Master Address Repository (MAR) to locate any District property and perform geocoding requests against MAR attributes and associated geometries.

Real Property Forms

  • Find forms and resources related to Income and Expense Reports, Rebates, Tax Relief and more.

Assessments

  • Learn how property values are assessed, explore assessment materials, and find out how to appeal an assessment.

Payments and Billing

  • View your property tax bills, learn about payment options and due dates, and see the current tax rates.

Vacant and Blighted Real Property Classification Status

  • To verify current Vacant and/or Blighted Real Property classification status, please visit the DC Department Of Buildings (DOB) public Vacant Properties Map.
  • To dispute/appeal current Vacant and/or Blighted Real Property classification status, please send a message to [email protected] with the property address and SSL in the subject line. A representative from DOB will be assigned for further assistance.

Tax Relief

  • Discover tax relief programs, credits, and deductions available to homeowners, including cooperative housing relief options.

Tax Sale

  • Understand how the tax sale process works and how to redeem properties before or after sale.

GIS Program

  • Access interactive maps and data for real property locations across DC.

Public Access Records

  • Search recorded property deeds and other public real estate documents.

Tax Certificate

  • Request a tax certificate for your property or verify property tax status.

Real Property FAQs

  • Find quick answers to common questions about property taxes, benefits, assessments and records.