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. Key provisions of the bill include the elimination of the 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 financial burdens 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 specifies that a single power of attorney can be granted for representation in tax appeals, which will remain effective for a maximum of three years unless revoked or changed. These changes are designed to streamline the appeals process, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and improve overall efficiency in property tax assessments.