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Local Policy, State Policy
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