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HB 579·MD·house

Baltimore County - Property Tax - Partial Exemption and Credits for Seniors

FailedFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: R. Long
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Hearing (House)

Feb 10, 2026

Summary

The bill removes state property tax on the first $50,000 of a dwelling’s assessed value for seniors who meet the existing homestead credit criteria, and requires Baltimore County to credit the same amount against its own property tax. It also fixes the homestead credit rate for qualifying seniors at 100% and sets up an application process due by May 1 each year. The measure aims to lower the tax burden on older residents in Baltimore County.

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History

  1. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Ways and Means

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  • R. Long · sponsor

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