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Homestead Deductions in DC and MD
If you buy your home in DC or in Maryland, and will live in the property, you will want to apply for the homestead deduction. The homestead deduction will limit how much your property taxes can increase annually and potentially reduce your tax bill. In DC, with the homestead deduction your taxable assessed value will be reduced by $91,950. This drops your monthly property taxes by $65.13. More information:https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/real-property-tax-reliefs-credits-and-deductions The homestead deduction will also limit your annual property tax increases by 10%. DC audits homestead deduction applications and it'll be necessary to change your address with the DMV to...
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