Baltimore City - Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District - Payment in Lieu of Taxes

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill lets owners of new or renovated commercial or multifamily projects in the Downtown RISE District avoid Baltimore city property taxes if they sign a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) agreement with the Board of Estimates. It also requires the city to report each year on those projects, the jobs they create, and the tax revenue they generate. The measure is intended to spur development while providing transparency on economic impact.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Mar 24, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 145
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
8. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 23, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Mar 20, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
11. Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed
12. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Mark Edelson (D) · sponsor
• Amprey
• Baltimore City Administration
• Boyce
• Edelson
• Embry
• Lewis
• Stinnett

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