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HB 579

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

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

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-579
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Ways and Means
House of Delegates introduced 2026-05-15
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Exempting the first $50,000 of the assessment of a dwelling in Baltimore County from the State property tax if the homeowner is at least 65 years old and qualifies for the homestead property tax credit; altering the calculation of the homestead property tax credit for a homeowner in Baltimore County who is at least 65 years old; requiring the governing body of Baltimore County to grant a credit against the county property tax imposed on certain real property if the homeowner is at least 65 and as certain qualifications; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Long, R.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-28 Status introduced
2026-05-15 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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