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B 26-0613 — Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Law L26-0137, Effective from Jun 11, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008891, Expires on Jan 22, 2027

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This bill provides a temporary exemption from certain taxes for real property owned by the Archdiocese of Washington.

The bill offers a temporary exemption from deed recordation and transfer taxes for real estate transactions involving the Archdiocese of Washington. This exemption is set to be in effect until January 22, 2027.

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Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

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The amendments to Bill 26-0613 primarily involve simplifying the language to provide real property, deed recordation, and transfer tax exemptions specifically for properties owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and related parishes. This includes a specific identification of certain properties that qualify for these exemptions. This change matters because it clarifies which properties benefit from the tax exemptions, potentially reducing tax burdens for the Archdiocese and its parishes, which could impact local revenue.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 26-613 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 8 ________________________________ To amend, on a temporary basis, Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the District of Columba Official Code to provide real property, deed recordation, and deed transfer tax exemptions for properties held under the ownership of The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this Act may be cited as the “Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026”.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ______ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ________________________________ To amend, on a temporary basis, Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the District of Columba Official Code to provide real property, deed recordation, and deed transfer tax exemptions for properties held under the ownership of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the “Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026”.
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“47-1099.16.
47-1099.16.
Archdiocese of Washington parish real property, deed recordation, and deed transfer tax exemptions.”.
“Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Deed Transfer Tax Exemptions” (b) A new section 47-1099.16 is added to read as follows:
(b) A new section 47-1099.16 is added to read as follows:
Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Deed Transfer Tax Exemptions.
Archdiocese of Washington parish real property, deed recordation, and deed transfer tax exemptions.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(a) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 159, Lots 861 and 827, shall be exempt from the taxes imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the Cathedral of St.
“(a) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 159, Lots 861 and 827, shall be exempt from the taxes imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Cathedral of St.
and Square 1815, Lot 101, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title andChapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Annunciation Catholic Church, Inc.
and Square 1815, Lot 101, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title andChapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Annunciation Catholic Church, Inc.
“(c) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 3880, Lots 1, 2, 13, 17, 18, 19, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, and 805 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(c) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 3880, Lots 1, 2, 13, 17, 18, 19, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, and 805 shall be exempt from the tax ENROLLED ORIGINAL imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(d) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 6005, Lots 802 and 803 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Inc.
“(d) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 6005, Lots 802 and 803 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Inc.
“(e) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 4558, ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Lot 33, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(e) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 4558, Lot 33, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 1863, Lots 47, 824, 825, and 826, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title andChapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Inc.
and Square 1863, Lots 47, 824, 825, and 826, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title andChapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Inc.
“(g) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1263, Lot 163 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned and used by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Epiphany Catholic Church, Inc.
“(g) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1263, Lot 163 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title so long as the properties are owned and used by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Epiphany Catholic Church, Inc.
and Square 4217N, Lot 808 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 4217N, Lot 808 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 5552, Lot 832 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 5552, Lot 832 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
Francis Xavier ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Catholic Church, Inc.
Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Inc.
“(j) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 3224, Lot 800 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(j) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 3224, Lot 800 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 1071, Lot 805 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title andChapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Comforter - St.
and Square 1071, Lot 805 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title andChapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Comforter - St.
“(l) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 957, Lot 814;
“(l) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 957, ENROLLED ORIGINAL Lot 814;
and Square 4065, Lot 819 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Inc.
and Square 4065, Lot 819 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Inc.
“(m) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 557, Lot 140 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Inc.
“(m) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 557, Lot 140 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Inc.
“(n) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 566, Lots 857, 859, 860, and 865, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Inc.
“(n) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 566, Lots 857, 859, 860, and 865, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Inc.
“(o) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1227, Lot 95 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Inc.
“(o) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1227, Lot 95 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Inc.
“(p) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 423, Lots 2, 801, and 802 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Inc.
“(p) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 423, Lots 2, 801, and 802 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Inc.
“(q) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5204, Lot 37 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Church of the Incarnation Catholic Church, Inc.
“(q) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5204, Lot 37 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Church of the Incarnation Catholic Church, Inc.
“(r) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 756, Lots 47, 52, and 828 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(r) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 756, Lots 47, 52, 827, and 828 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(s) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 756, Lot 827 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 , so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(s) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5330, Lots 24 and 31 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
Joseph’s on Capitol Hill Catholic Church, Inc.
“(t) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5330, Lots 24 and 31 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(u) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 3111, Lot 806;
“(t) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 3111, Lot 806;
and Square 3531, Lots 116 and 117 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title andChapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 3531, Lots 116 and 117 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(v) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 518, Lot 912, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(u) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 518, Lots 911 and 912, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of ENROLLED ORIGINAL Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(w)The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 518, Lot 911 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St, Mary, Mother of God, Catholic Church, Inc.
“(v) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2939, Lots 802, 808, and 811 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Nativity Catholic Church, Inc.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(x) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2939, Lots 802, 808, and 811 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Nativity Catholic Church, Inc.
“(w) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5817, Lot 803, and PAR-0226-0037 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Inc.
“(y) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5817, Lot 803, and PAR-0226-0037 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Inc.
“(x) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in PAR- 0198- and PAR-0199-0049 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Inc.
“(z) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in PAR- 0198- 0065 and PAR-0199-0049 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Inc.
“(y) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1374, Lots 859 and 860 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Inc.
“(aa) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1374, Lots 859 and 860 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Inc.
“(z) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 376, Lots 820, 821, 822, and 827 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(bb) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 376, Lots 820, 821, 822, and 827 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(cc) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 203 Lot 93;
“(aa) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 203 Lot 93;
and Square 189 and Lot 45 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 189 and Lot 45 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
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“(dd) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 733, Lot 50;
“(bb) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 733, Lot 50;
and Square 793, Lot 25 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 793, Lot 25 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(ee) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2675, Lot 826;
“(cc) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2675, Lot 826;
and Square 2609, Lot 857, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Inc.
and Square 2609, Lot 857, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Inc.
“(ff) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 27, Lot 30 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(dd) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 27, ENROLLED ORIGINAL Lot 30 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(gg) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5773, Lot 835;
“(ee) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 5773, Lot 835;
and Square 5780, Lot 821, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
and Square 5780, Lot 821, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 ofTitle 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(hh) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1739, Lot 57 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(ff) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1739, Lot 57 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(ii) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2529, Lot 305 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church, Inc.
“(gg) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2529, Lot 305 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church, Inc.
“(jj) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1729, Lot 0007 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(hh) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1729, Lot 0007 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(kk) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2108, Lot 806, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington ENGROSSED ORIGINAL & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(ii) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 2108, Lot 806, shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(ll) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 6242, Lot 834 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(jj) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 6242, Lot 834 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(mm) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 698, Lot 818 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42 so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(kk) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 698, Lot 818 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(nn) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 159, Lot 860 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the Cathedral of St.
“(ll) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 159, Lot 860 shall be exempt from the tax imposed byChapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Cathedral of St.
“(oo) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1863, Lot 1 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Inc.
“(mm) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 1863, Lot 1 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and ENROLLED ORIGINAL his successors in office, a corporation sole, or Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Inc.
“(pp) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 4217N, Lot 805 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(nn) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 4217N, Lot 805 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(qq) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 376, Lot 828 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the St.
“(oo) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 376, Lot 828 shall be exempt from the tax imposedby Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(rr) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 203, Lot 806 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(pp) The real properties, and any improvements on the properties, located in Square 203, Lot 806 shall be exempt from the tax imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, so long as the properties are owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or St.
“(ss) The tax exemptions provided pursuant to this section shall be in addition to, and not lieu of, any other tax relief or assistance from any other source applicable to The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, and the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (rr).
“(qq) The tax exemptions provided pursuant to this section shall be in addition to, and not lieu of, any other tax relief or assistance from any other source applicable to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, and the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (pp).
“(tt) The properties listed in subsections (a) through (rr) may be transferred through supplemental deeds, for no additional consideration, from The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, as the record owner, to the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (rr), and any such supplemental deed transfers shall be exempt from the taxes imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, and shall not require the submission of real property tax exemption applications.
“(rr) The properties listed in subsections (a) through (pp) may be transferred through supplemental deeds, for no additional consideration, from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, as the record owner, to the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (pp), and any such supplemental deed transfers shall be exempt from the taxes imposed by Chapter 9 of this title and Chapter 11 of Title 42, and shall not require the submission of real property tax exemption applications.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(uu)” Each of the real properties listed in subsections (a) through (mm) shall remain exempt from taxation imposed by Chapter 8 of this title under § 47-1002 so long as the property is owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (mm), and provided that such owner, or any lessee, continues to use the property as listed in subsections (a) through (mm) to provide religious, charitable, educational, or related services, subject to any applicable provision(s) of § 47-1005 for any taxable portion of the property.
“(ss) Each of the real properties listed in subsections (a) through (kk) shall remain exempt from taxation imposed by Chapter 8 of this title under § 47-1002 so long as the property is owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (kk), and provided that such owner, or any lessee, continues to use the property as listed in subsections (a) through (kk) to provide religious, charitable, educational, or related services, subject to any applicable provisions of § 47-1005 for any taxable portion of the property.
If any or all of the properties listed in subsections (a) through (mm) are transferred through supplemental deed pursuant to subsection (tt), for no additional consideration, from The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, as the record owner, to the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (mm), the property(ies) in question shall remain exempt from taxation under § 47-1002, subject to any applicable provisions of § 47-1005 for any taxable portion of the property.
If any or all of the properties listed in subsections (a) through (kk) are transferred through supplemental deed pursuant to subsection (rr), for no additional consideration, from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, as the record owner, to the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (kk), the properties in question shall remain exempt from taxation under § 47-1002, subject to any applicable provisions of § 47-1005 for any taxable portion of the property.
“(vv) Annually the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington & his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (mm), shall make the reports required by § 47-1007, as applicable, and shall have the appeal rights provided by § 47-1009.
“(tt) Annually the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington and his successors in office, a corporation sole, or the respective parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington as named in subsections (a) through (kk), shall make the reports required by § 47-1007, as applicable, and ENROLLED ORIGINAL shall have the appeal rights provided by § 47-1009.”.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, ENGROSSED ORIGINAL approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
(a)This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register.
Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)).
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Action History

  1. Law L26-0137, Effective from Jun 11, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008891, Expires on Jan 22, 2027

  2. Act A26-0303 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006803

  3. Transmitted to Congress

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0303

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Apr 28, 2026

  7. Legislative Meeting

  8. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0613 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  9. Legislative Meeting

  10. Retained by the Council

  11. B26-0613 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

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Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Final Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does B 26-0613 do?
Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
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B 26-0613 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
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