Market & Regulations
Taxes, fees, and rules DC investors must master: transfer/recordation taxes, rent control, DOPA/TOPA, STR rules.
DC Transfer and Recordation Taxes
DC-specific guidance for dc transfer and recordation taxes with practical steps and financing tips.
Homestead and Tax Abatements
DC-specific guidance for homestead and tax abatements with practical steps and financing tips.
Deed and Entity Considerations
DC-specific guidance for deed and entity considerations with practical steps and financing tips.
DOPA and Preservation
DC-specific guidance for dopa and preservation with practical steps and financing tips.
TOPA: Process and Timeline
DC-specific guidance for topa: process and timeline with practical steps and financing tips.
IZ Program Overview
DC-specific guidance for iz program overview with practical steps and financing tips.
Rent Control Thresholds
DC-specific guidance for rent control thresholds with practical steps and financing tips.
Short-Term Rental Rules
DC-specific guidance for short-term rental rules with practical steps and financing tips.
Basic Business License (BBL)
DC-specific guidance for basic business license (bbl) with practical steps and financing tips.
RAD Registration for Rentals
DC-specific guidance for rad registration for rentals with practical steps and financing tips.
Historic Review Triggers
DC-specific guidance for historic review triggers with practical steps and financing tips.
Zoning Map and Categories
DC-specific guidance for zoning map and categories with practical steps and financing tips.
Recordation Tax Exemptions
DC-specific guidance for recordation tax exemptions with practical steps and financing tips.
DC Property Tax Appeals
DC-specific guidance for dc property tax appeals with practical steps and financing tips.
IZ Compliance Steps
DC-specific guidance for iz compliance steps with practical steps and financing tips.
Short-Term Rental Enforcement
DC-specific guidance for short-term rental enforcement with practical steps and financing tips.
Vacant Property Tax Classifications
DC-specific guidance for vacant property tax classifications with practical steps and financing tips.
FAQs
Transfer/recordation tax?
Rates vary by price/type; model both to forecast closing costs.
TOPA impact?
Tenant purchase rights can affect timing; plan communications and contingencies.
Are Airbnbs allowed?
Short-term rentals are regulated; verify eligibility and registration before listing.
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