Senior Citizen / Disabled Property Tax Relief

About This Program

DC's Senior Citizen/Disabled Property Tax Relief reduces a qualified homeowner's annual property tax bill by 50%. Applicants must own at least 50% of the property, be a DC resident, be age 65+ or certified disabled, and have total household income below $159,750 (TY2023 threshold; updated annually). Applies in addition to the Homestead Deduction.

Median DC property tax bill for senior homeowner is roughly $3,000–$5,000/yr; 50% relief ≈ $1,500–$2,500 estimated savings.

Key Details

• 50% reduction in annual property tax bill
• Must be age 65+ or certified disabled; own ≥50% of property
• Household income below ~$159,750
• Apply via MyTax.DC.gov (Form ASD-100)
• Stacks with $89,850 Homestead Deduction

How to Apply

Deadline: Apply by September 30 for following tax year