August 21, 2026
The list is public: the DOB dashboard, Open Data DC, and the OTR tax extract all publish it, and they don’t always agree. How to check an address in two minutes and what to do if your building is on it.
August 4, 2026
Most denials trace back to four fixable mistakes: wrong category, thin documentation, open violations, or a missed deadline. How to read the denial letter and refile so it holds.
July 21, 2026
Probate can exempt an inherited house from the 5% vacant tax for up to 3 years, but nothing about it is automatic. The deadlines, the paperwork, and what to do in the first 30 days.
Looking for the reference guides? Start with Class 3 vs Class 4 tax rates or the DC vacant property exemption form guide.