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DC Residents Save Thousands: DC Tax Abatement Program Guide (2026)

By John Downs - Certified Mortgage Advisor | October 5, 2025
Three-bedroom condo building in Brookland, DC, similar to one purchased with the DC Tax Abatement Program.

DC Residents Save Thousands: DC Tax Abatement Program Guide (2026) By John Downs – Certified Mortgage Advisor – Updated October 2026 The DC Tax Abatement Program removes two of the highest costs of buying a home in the District. It waives your recordation tax at closing and credits the seller’s transfer tax to you. It…

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