District of ColumbiaFood & Friends’ site would qualify for a property tax exemption
If enacted, property Food & Friends owns at 219 Riggs Road NE would be exempt from property tax while used for charitable food distribution or related services.
What it does
If enacted, Food & Friends’ site at 219 Riggs Road NE would be exempt from property tax from October 1, 2025, while the group owns it and the site hosts charitable food distribution or related services.
Argument forThe exemption could leave Food & Friends with more money for charitable food services by reducing property taxes at this site.
Argument againstThe District could forgo property tax revenue from the entire site, including land and improvements, while the exemption applies.
More detail
The property would be exempt from District property tax. The exemption covers all land and improvements at 219 Riggs Road NE. Food & Friends must own the site. Food & Friends or a tenant must use it for charitable food distribution or related services. Other tax relief and assistance could still apply. The act would apply as of October 1, 2025, after mayoral approval or a veto override and a 30-day congressional review.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 26Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 09, 2026To Governor
- Oct 6Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 22First Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 22Committee Mark-up of B26-0564 by the Committee of the Whole
- Jul 10Public Hearing on B26-0564 View Public Hearing Record
- Jun 19Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Jun 16Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Jan 9Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0564 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Jan 6Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Jan 2B26-0564 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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