District of Columbia law provides that all taxable real property in the District is subject to an annual levy of tax. A property owner will receive a property tax bill twice a year. The tax should be paid timely to avoid penalties and interest.
Real Property tax bill payments are due twice a year, as follows:
Real Property Tax Bill Payment Due Dates
Billing |
Period |
Due Date** |
---|---|---|
1st Half |
October 1 - March 31 |
March 31 |
2nd Half |
April 1 - September 30 |
September 15 |
** While most real property tax bills are mailed at the same time, a range of issues can delay the mailing of some of these bills. The due date for these delayed real property tax bills is adjusted accordingly.