District of ColumbiaSociety for Science would get property tax relief at three sites
Society for Science would pay no property tax at two N Street sites and one 8th Street site while owning and using them.
What it does
Society for Science’s three listed properties would be exempt from property tax while it owns and uses them. This exemption would apply alongside other available tax relief or assistance.
Argument forThe exemption could leave Society for Science more money for its work while it owns and uses the three properties.
Argument againstD.C. could miss out on property tax revenue from these sites, even if Society for Science receives other available tax help.
More detail
Society for Science would owe no property tax on the sites, including buildings and other improvements. It covers 1719 N St. NW, 1723 N St. NW, and 800 8th St. NW. The organization must own and use the properties. The exemption would apply alongside other available tax relief or assistance. The exemption would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override, a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the D.C. Register.
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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
- Sep 16Public Hearing on B26-0094Latest
- Aug 7Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Aug 4Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Mar 3Re-Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Feb 27Re-Referral published.
- 2025
- Feb 7Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0094 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Feb 4Referred to Committee on Business and Economic DevelopmentMinor
- Jan 29B26-0094 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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