B26-0010

Spousal Homestead Exemption Amendment Act of 2025 (now known as "Veteran Spouse Homestead Deduction Amendment Act of 2025")

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Amends the District of Columbia Code to increase the spousal homestead exemption for veterans.

The Veteran Spouse Homestead Deduction Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia Code to increase the spousal homestead exemption for veterans. The exemption is increased from $100,000 to $150,000. This change applies to veterans who are married and have a spouse who is not a veteran. The exemption allows the veteran's spouse to exclude a certain amount of the value of their homestead from property tax calculations.

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Feb 27

Council

Law L26-0083, Effective from Feb 03, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 002673

Dec 16, 2025

Council

Transmitted to Congress

Dec 5, 2025

Council

Act A26-0200 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 013479