Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - System Development Charge - Exemptions MC/PG 107-25

HB 1230 mandates Montgomery and Prince George's County councils to automatically grant exemptions from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission's system development charge for specific projects, including affordable housing, youth programs run by 501(c)(3) organizations, child care, after-school care, disability services, and certain elderly housing. It eliminates the requirement that applicants own the property for which an exemption is sought and requires Montgomery County to approve applications on a first-come, first-served basis until an annual limit is reached. The bill directly affects property owners and developers in these counties seeking exemptions for qualifying projects, with a $80,000 cap for youth program exemptions. Key changes clarify eligibility and streamline the exemption process for defined community and housing projects.