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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For the purposes of §§ 47-1806.09 through 47-1806.09f, the term:
(1)(A) “Area median income” means:
(i) For a household of 4 persons, the area median income for a household of 4 persons in the Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area as set forth in the periodic calculation provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
(ii) For a household of 3 persons, 90% of the area median income for a household of 4 persons;
(iii) For a household of 2 persons, 80% of the area median income for a household of 4 persons;
(iv) For a household of one person, 70% of the area median income for a household of 4 persons;
(v) For a household of more than 4 persons, the area median income for a household of 4 persons, increased by 10% of the area median income for a family of 4 persons for each household member exceeding 4 persons (e.g., the area median income for a family of 5 shall be 110% of the area median income for a family of 4; the area median income for a household of 6 shall be 120% of the area median income for a family of 4).
(B) Any percentage of household income referenced in §§ 47-1806.09 through 47-1806.09e (e.g., 80% of household income) shall be determined through a direct mathematical calculation and shall not take into account any adjustments made by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purposes of the programs it administers. A determination required by this subparagraph shall be calculated for the fiscal year ending in the tax year for which the credit is claimed.
(2) “Eligible residence” means a real property receiving the homestead deduction under § 47-850 or a unit within a cooperative housing association for which the cooperative housing association is receiving the homestead deduction under § 47-850.01.
(3) “Eligible resident” means a resident, as defined in § 47-1801.04(17), who:
(A)(i) Owns an eligible residence as his principal place of residence and has resided in the eligible residence for at least 7 consecutive years immediately prior to the last day of the tax year; or
(ii) Is a shareholder or member of a cooperative housing association, occupies by right an eligible residence by reason of his ownership of a stock or membership certificate, proprietary lease, or other evidence of membership in the cooperative housing association, and has resided in the eligible residence as his or her principal place of residence for at least 7 consecutive years immediately prior to the last day of the tax year; and
(B) Has a household income equal to or less than 50% of the area median income.
(4) “Household income” means the total “adjusted gross income”, as defined in § 47-1803.02(b), of every member of the household.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-1806.09. Tax on residents and nonresidents --Credits --Lower income, long-term homeowner credit --Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-47-1806-09/
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