HB 790·MD·house
State Transfer Tax - Exemption for First-Time Home Buyers - Alterations
FailedFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: R. Long
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Hearing (House)
Feb 17, 2026
Summary
The bill lowers the state transfer tax to 0.25% of the sale price for qualifying first‑time home buyers, with the seller paying the tax. It also extends the exemption to co‑makers or guarantors who are not occupying the home. Buyers must submit a sworn statement confirming eligibility.
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- Ways and Means — Bill HearingWays and Means · Feb 17, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means
Sponsors
- R. Long · sponsor
- Arentz
- Chisholm
- Ciliberti
- Hornberger
- Reilly
- Tomlinson
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