Property Tax - Credit for Commercial Buildings Rented to Small Businesses
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Summary
The bill lets Baltimore’s mayor and city council, as well as county or municipal governing bodies, create a tax credit that reduces the property tax on commercial buildings rented or rented‑to‑own at market rates to small businesses. The credit applies only if the building is in an officially designated arts and entertainment district or a Main Street Maryland community. It aims to encourage small‑business occupancy and revitalization of these targeted areas.
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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
- Edelson · sponsor
- Clippinger
- Lewis
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