The Fairness and Accuracy in Real Property Tax Assessments Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the real property tax appeals process in the District of Columbia by implementing several key changes. Notably, the bill eliminates the existing five-percent rule that restricts the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission (RPTAC) from adjusting a property's estimated market value if the Office of Tax and Revenue's assessment is within that threshold. This change is intended to alleviate the financial burden on taxpayers, particularly lower-income residents and fixed-income seniors, who may face significant costs due to erroneous assessments. Additionally, the bill mandates that all RPTAC appeals decisions be made within 30 days and extends the deadline for these decisions to March 1, while also allowing letters of authorization to remain valid for up to three years.

Further amendments include the standardization of appeals filing deadlines to business days and the option for property owners to receive electronic communications regarding their appeals. The bill also modifies existing legal language to ensure that a single power of attorney can be granted for representation in tax appeals without the need for notarization. These changes are designed to streamline the appeals process, making it more efficient and accessible for property owners in the District.