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Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Encouraging private land use for urban agriculture by abating 90% of the real property tax otherwise levied on private land, subject to certain conditions

Code of D.C., § 47–868

Last Visited 4/6/26
Policy Summary

This act encourages private land use for urban agriculture by allowing abatement of 90% the real property tax otherwise levied on private land used, leased, or allowed to be used for an agricultural use under certain conditions. It provides that a tax exempt entity shall not lose its tax exempt status if its grounds are used for urban farming or community gardens; and provides a tax credit for individual taxpayers, corporations, and unincorporated businesses that donate food grown from urban farming or community gardens.

State District of Columbia
Jurisdiction Name Washington D.C.
Jurisdiction Type district
Population Size 200k-800k
Legal Strategies
  • Requires something and sets standards
  • Creates a fund and enables access to a funding stream
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Policymaking Process
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