The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has exclusive authority to classify vacant buildings as granted through the Vacant Property Classification Act of 2007. DCRA continually monitors the District's more than 180,000 properties on a daily basis and investigates complaints from residents and referrals from other agencies and organizations.

 

The DCRA  Vacant Property Unit conducts an initial four point survey/inspection to determine whether or not the property (1) appeared vacant, (2) had excessive vegetation and (3) graffiti and (4) was open and accessible. If the survey/inspections provides convincing evidence that the property is vacant, a letter is sent the owner of record.

 

Property owners have the opportunity to provide evidence that the home is either a) "occupied" or b) is vacant and qualifies for an exemption from the vacant property tax rate. It is the responsibility of the property owner to register their property as vacant within 30 days of being unoccupied. Unoccupied means no one is currently living in the home and has no intention of returning.

 

Please review the following information regarding the DCRA Vacant Property Initiative. Customer are encouraged to call (202) 442-4332 for an update on the property's status.

 

 

A full of list of properties DCRA has determined to be vacant is posted below. If you feel your property is listed in error, please contact DCRA's Vacant Property Unit at (202) 442-4332 immediately or email . If you are considering purchasing a property on this list, please speak with your real estate agent and or title company to ensure the tax classification is adjusted.

NOTE: This list is organized by address number. To find your property, enter the four-digit address number and click on "find". If the address you are looking for has fewer than four-digits, please enter zero(s) before the number. For example, to search of 23 Pine Street, enter "0023". 

 

 

What if I leave on vacation for two months? What if I am selling my house? What if I just bought a house that was registered as vacant? Answers to these questions and more are available below.

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