Manage Your Property Taxes and Records With Ease
Get everything you need to manage your property in DC — from searching the tax database and understanding assessments to paying bills, exploring relief programs, and learning how the tax lien sale process works.
Real Property Tax Database Search
- Quickly and easily find property tax records, who owns the property, and its assessed value.
Use the Master Address Repository (MAR) to find any property in the District and get location details based on MAR data and maps.
- Find forms and helpful resources for Income and Expense Reports, Rebates, Tax Relief, and more.
- Learn how property values are set, review assessment information, and find out how to appeal an assessment.
- See your property tax bills, learn about payment options and due dates, and check the current tax rates.
Vacant and Blighted Real Property Classification Status
- To check if a property is listed as Vacant or Blighted, visit the DC Department of Buildings (DOB) public Vacant Properties Map.
- If you want to dispute or appeal this status, email [email protected] . Include the property address and Square-Suffix-Lot number in the subject line. A DOB representative will contact you to help.
- Learn about tax relief programs, credits, and deductions for homeowners, including options for cooperative housing.
- Learn how the tax lien sale process works and how to redeem (reclaim) a property before or after sale.
- Explore interactive maps and data for properties across DC.
- Search for property deeds and other public real estate records.
- Request a tax certificate for your property or check your property's tax status.
- Get quick answers to common questions about property taxes, benefits, assessments, and records.