Due to forecast for rain on Saturday, October, 27, 2018, the Fall Cleanup has been moved to Saturday, November 3, 2018. Click here for details.
You are cordially invited to the Penn Branch Hayride! It will take place on Saturday, Oct.
27th, from 5 pm-8 pm. Pickups will be provided every 15 minutes from the corner of Carpenter Street & Texas Avenue, SE. It’s 20 people max per ride. Parents, feel free to allow the kiddos to wear their Halloween costumes. Neighbors come out, enjoy, give out candy, and fellowship.
Come and have a BOOrific time!
The event is being sponsored by the “Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity” and hosted by Ayanna Smith.
For any further questions or concerns, contact Ayanna at: ayannacanty@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
CONTACT: Natalie Wilson
(202) 442-8072
(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) reminds tax professionals, software providers, businesses, and others about tax rate changes that will take effect on Monday, October 1, 2018. The changes will apply as required by the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 for the following tax types:
Sales & Use Taxes
Hotel/Transient Accommodations
Tobacco Taxes
Estate Taxes
Real Property Taxes
Motor Fuel Taxes
Click here to view the the full Press Release and how the increase will effect the above tax types.
The following updates were provided by Anthony Startt, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partner Representative – The Shops at Penn Hill, for PBCCA’s September 2018 General Body Meeting:
Zoning/Entitlements
- Zoning Commission (ZC) – “Proposed Action” on “custom zone” case was completed on 7/23
- ZC referred the case to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) for a required 30-day federal review period. NCPC filed a letter on August 30 that the project was exempt from federal review and/or had not impact on federal interest.
- ZC is scheduled to take “Final Action” at their regular public meeting next Monday, Sept 17 at 6:30PM. As this is a public “meeting” (not “hearing”) there is no public testimony. There are also a number of other cases on the agenda. No need for anyone from the neighborhood to attend (although of course you are welcome to).
Renovation Update
- Phase 1 renovation of the existing building (Planet Fitness) is progressing and PF should be open in December. This phase includes waterproofing and re-paving of the sidewalks in front of the Penn Ave level retailers. Hence, the various temporary barriers on site now. The waterproofing work will be completed by the end of Sept (weather permitting).
- Phase 2 renovation (exterior work, signage, lobby/elevator, roof screens, etc.) has commenced and will continue through January.
- Please note that all current retailers are open for business during renovation. Please encourage your neighbors to continue to patronize these businesses during construction.
Parking Lot Re-development
- We are meeting over the next few weeks with a number of potential “for sale” townhome/condominium builders/partners.
Other items:
- Once the ZC has taken final action, I will be reaching out to OSNF to setup our quarterly meeting and begin the process of applying to DDOT for the various traffic improvements.
Click here for more details on Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners and The Shops at Penn Hill
Visit The Shops at Penn Hill website for more information
Related News:
Anti-Development Groups are asking DC to down-zone swaths of the city on Monday
Zoning Change would make way for a Mixed-Use Project at Penn Branch Shopping Center
Upzoning not approved for Penn Branch Shopping Center – Yet
New Planet Fitness Lease kicks off rehab of Ward 7 Shopping Center
Planet Fitness Signs on to The Shops at Penn Hill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, September 12, 2018 |
CONTACT: Natalie Wilson |
Neighborhood Seniors,
Do you want to learn more about Real Property Tax Relief Programs available in DC to help reduce your tax liability?
Read below to find out more about the October series of Real Property Tax Relief Program Workshops coming to a Senior Wellness Center near you !
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In October OTR Will Host a Series of Workshops to Educate DC Seniors About Real Property Tax Relief Programs
The workshops will be held at various senior wellness centers across the city.
(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) announced today that it will host a series of workshops in October to educate senior residents about real property tax relief programs that are available to reduce their tax liability. The workshops, which are supported by the Office of Aging, will take place at various senior wellness centers across the city.
“District of Columbia property owners who are senior citizens may be eligible for significant real property tax relief that would reduce their taxes,” said Deputy Chief Financial Officer Keith J. Richardson. “At the Office of Tax and Revenue we are committed to ensuring that senior homeowners, many on fixed incomes, take advantage of the tax relief programs available to them.”
Seniors can receive assistance with:
- Senior Assessment Cap
- Homestead Deduction
- Homeowner/Renter Property Tax Income Tax Credit (Schedule H)
- Lower Income, Long-Term Homeowners Income Tax Credit
- Property Tax Deferral
- Low-Income Senior Homeowners
- Senior or Disabled Owner Tax Relief
The workshops are free and open to the public.