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District of Columbia Real Estate — Complete Guide

Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for District of Columbia. All rates current as of April 2026.

Median sale price

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Property tax (effective)

0.62%

Median · of home value

State income tax

10.75%

Top marginal

Transfer tax

1.10%

Paid by split

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Landlord & tenant rules in District of Columbia

Security deposits

Maximum1 month rent

Return deadline45 days

Interest requiredYes

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Eviction rules

Non-payment notice30 days

Lease violation notice30 days

Just cause requiredYes

Strong tenant protections. Rental Housing Act requires just cause.

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Frequently asked about District of Columbia real estate

What is the property tax rate in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia's median effective property tax rate is 0.62% of home value as of April 2026. Homestead deduction lowers rate significantly for owner-occupied.

Does District of Columbia charge transfer tax on home sales?

Yes. District of Columbia charges 1.10% state transfer tax on home sales. Combined deed recordation + transfer: 1.45% on <$400k, 2.9% on $400k+ (investor-facing headline). Typically paid by the split.

Does District of Columbia have state income tax on capital gains?

Yes. District of Columbia taxes capital gains as ordinary income at a top marginal rate of 10.75%.

What's the maximum security deposit a landlord can charge in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia caps security deposits at 1 month of rent. Deposits must be returned within 45 days of move-out and interest must be paid.

How much notice does a landlord in District of Columbia need to give before eviction for non-payment?

District of Columbia requires 30 days' notice for non-payment of rent. Lease violation notice: 30 days. Just cause is required to end a tenancy in District of Columbia. Strong tenant protections. Rental Housing Act requires just cause.

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District of Columbia Real Estate — Complete Guide

District of Columbia tax calculators

Transfer tax

Property tax

Capital gains

Landlord & tenant rules in District of Columbia

Security deposits

Eviction rules

Frequently asked about District of Columbia real estate

What is the property tax rate in District of Columbia?

Does District of Columbia charge transfer tax on home sales?

Does District of Columbia have state income tax on capital gains?

What's the maximum security deposit a landlord can charge in District of Columbia?

How much notice does a landlord in District of Columbia need to give before eviction for non-payment?

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District of Columbia Real Estate — Complete Guide

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District of Columbia tax calculators

Transfer tax

Property tax

Capital gains

Landlord & tenant rules in District of Columbia

Security deposits

Eviction rules

Frequently asked about District of Columbia real estate

What is the property tax rate in District of Columbia?

Does District of Columbia charge transfer tax on home sales?

Does District of Columbia have state income tax on capital gains?

What's the maximum security deposit a landlord can charge in District of Columbia?

How much notice does a landlord in District of Columbia need to give before eviction for non-payment?

Browse District of Columbia properties

1031 exchange

Rent affordability

Mortgage (PITI)