Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaHearing Scheduled
B 260777: Revenue Stabilization and Land Value Assessment Amendment Act of 2026
Brianne Nadeau
B 260777 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0777 (updated Oct 16, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies the methodology for calculating land value for municipal tax purposes.
Who is affected
Property owners within the District of Columbia and the municipal tax administration.
Requirements and enforcement
The city must adopt new standards for land valuation to ensure revenue stability.
Costs and funding
Direct costs related to updating assessment software and administrative procedures are expected, though amounts are not stated.
When it takes effect
Not stated in the available source.
Potential benefits
The bill aims to secure steady, predictable tax income for the city and improve long-term fiscal planning.
Risks and tradeoffs
There is a risk of increased tax burdens on landowners and potential decoupling of assessments from actual market fluctuations.
What is still unknown
The specific valuation formulas and any potential exemptions or transition phase-ins are currently unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides predictable municipal revenue
- Stabilizes long-term fiscal planning
- Reduces volatility in city tax receipts
Risks
- Potential for increased property tax burdens
- Complexity in tax calculation formulas
- Potential disincentives for new property development
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Formalizes calculation standards for land tax
- Increases clarity in tax assessment policy
- Supports data-driven fiscal oversight
Risks
- Technical complexity may limit public oversight
- Risk of administrative opacity in formulas
- Limited transparency in formula adjustments
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The methodology for calculating land values could shift tax burdens significantly depending on the specific formula adopted.
Analysis scope
Source information is limited to an abstract; full text of tax formulas is unavailable.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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