Property Taxes - Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property - Charter County Tax Limitation PG 408-26

Summary

The bill lets the governing body of any Maryland charter county (and Baltimore City) set a special property‑tax rate on vacant or abandoned parcels that exceeds any limit in the county charter. The excess tax collected must be reported to the state and can be deposited into the county’s general fund. This aims to generate funds for redevelopment and to encourage reuse of neglected properties.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Mar 31, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Mar 31, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:30 p.m.
2. Mar 20, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
3. Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means
5. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Feb 11, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
7. Feb 11, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Prince George's County Delegation · sponsor

Bill text

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