Bill
B 26-0360
Overview: B 26-0360, Senior Tax Aggregation Amendment Act of 2025, Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development, Introduced on September 22, 2025Purpose and Intent: T
Overview: B 26-0360, Senior Tax Aggregation Amendment Act of 2025, Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development, Introduced on September 22, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The Senior Tax Aggregation Amendment Act of 2025 aims to provide tax relief and financial assistance to senior citizens in the District of Columbia. The bill seeks to consolidate various tax credits and exemptions available to seniors into a single, streamlined program.
Key Provisions:
- Combines existing senior property tax relief, homestead deduction, and other tax benefits into a unified "Senior Tax Aggregation" program
- Increases the maximum income eligibility threshold for the program from $50,000 to $75,000 per year
- Simplifies the application process by allowing seniors to apply for the program through a single form
- Provides an automatic annual adjustment to the income eligibility limit based on cost-of-living changes
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit senior citizens aged 65 and older who own property in the District of Columbia. By consolidating multiple tax benefits, the program is expected to make it easier for eligible seniors to access the financial assistance they need to remain in their homes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development for further consideration. If passed by the committee and the full Council, the Senior Tax Aggregation Amendment Act of 2025 would take effect starting in the 2026 tax year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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