(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) announced today that it will host a series of workshops in October to educate senior residents about real property tax relief programs that are available to reduce their tax liability. The workshops, which are supported by the Office on Aging, will take place at various senior wellness centers across the city.
"District of Columbia property owners who are senior citizens may be eligible for significant real property tax relief that would reduce their taxes," said Deputy Chief Financial Officer Keith J. Richardson. "At the Office of Tax and Revenue we are committed to ensuring that senior homeowners, many on fixed incomes, take advantage of the tax relief programs available to them."
Workshops Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 3 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Model Cities Senior Wellness Center 1901 Evarts Street, NE |
| Wednesday, October 10 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center 324 Kennedy Street, NW |
| Thursday, October 11 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center |
| Wednesday, October 17 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | University of the District of Columbia – Institute of Gerontology 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Room A03 |
| Tuesday, October 23 | 10 am to noon | Hayes Senior Wellness Center 500 K Street, NE |
| Wednesday, October 24 | 10 am to noon | Washington Seniors Wellness Center 3001 Alabama Avenue, SE |
| Tuesday, October 30 | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center 3500 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE |
Seniors can receive assistance with:
- Senior Assessment Cap
- Homestead Deduction
- Homeowner/Renter Property Tax Income Tax Credit (Schedule H)
- Lower Income, Long-Term Homeowners Income Tax Credit
- Property Tax Deferral
- Low-Income Senior Homeowners
- Senior or Disabled Owner Tax Relief
For additional information, please contact OTR’s Customer Service Center at (202) 727-4TAX (4829).
