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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For purposes of §§ 47-1819.01 through 47-1819.04, the term:
(1) “Area median family income” means the median family income for the Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area as set forth by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, adjusted for household size.
(2) “Class 3 property” shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 47-813(c-9)(4)(A).
(3) “Class 4 property” shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 47-813(c-9)(5)(A).
(4) “Eligible development costs” means amounts paid or incurred by an eligible taxpayer after December 31, 2026, for the acquisition, construction, substantial rehabilitation, demolition of structures located on, or environmental remediation of an eligible property.
(5) “Eligible property” means a Class 3 or 4 property registered or designated as vacant or designated as blighted vacant that is:
(A) A house comprised of 4 or fewer residential units or a condominium unit; and
(B) Located in a qualifying census tract as determined by the Mayor as of the date of the application pursuant to § 47-1819.04.
(6) “Eligible taxpayer” means a taxpayer certified by the Mayor pursuant § 47-1819.04(b) as eligible to claim the credit established under this subchapter.
(7) “Qualifying census tract” means a census tract which has:
(A) A median family income which does not exceed 80% of the median family income of the District;
(B) A poverty rate that is not less than 130% of the poverty rate of the District; and
(C) A median value for owner-occupied homes that does not exceed the median value for all owner-occupied homes in the District.
(8) “Substantial rehabilitation” means amounts paid or incurred for rehabilitation of an eligible property if such amounts exceed $150,000.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-1819. Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-47-1819-01/
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