Baltimore County - Residential Real Property - Moratorium on Assessment Increases and Review of Assessment Practices and Methodology

Summary

The bill stops any increase in the assessed value of residential property in Baltimore County for tax years starting after June 30 2026 and before July 1 2028, unless specific conditions are met such as major improvements or zoning changes. It also requires the state’s assessment department to hire an independent firm to study its residential assessment practices and report recommendations by Dec 1 2027. The goal is to protect homeowners from rising assessments while ensuring the assessment system follows best practices.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. Feb 5, 2026Hearing canceled
2. Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3. Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
4. Feb 4, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• R. Long · sponsor
• Mangione

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