Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 1346: State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Expedited Document Processing and Fees

HB 1346 establishes new fees for documents processed by Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation. It sets specific fees for business filings, including $100 for articles of incorporation, amendments, or mergers, $300 for annual reports (except family farms, which are $100), and $25 for address changes. The bill requires the Department to process certain documents within defined timeframes but does not specify exact deadlines. This directly affects businesses and entities filing corporate, LLC, partnership, or foreign entity documents with the Department. The bill amends Maryland's Corporations and Associations law to standardize these fees and processing requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new business filing fees ($100-$300) generating state revenue, directly increasing government fiscal resources under budget/taxation framework.90% confidence

signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 833: Queen Anne's County - Authorized Uses of Revenues From Development Impact Fees - Expansion

SB 833 (introduced by Senator Hershey) amends Maryland law to allow Queen Anne’s County Commissioners to use development impact fees for capital costs related to replacing public school facilities. This expands the existing authorized uses of these fees under Section 20-706 of the Maryland Annotated Code, specifically adding school facility replacement as a permitted purpose. The bill applies only to Queen Anne’s County and takes effect July 1, 2026. It is a procedural change to the county’s fee usage rules, not a new tax or broad policy shift.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands authorized use of development fees for public school facility replacement, supporting essential program funding through fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows use of development fees for school facility replacement, directly funding K-12 infrastructure improvements per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 1611: Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Income Eligibility

HB 1611 repeals a fixed $100,000 federal adjusted gross income limit for disabled veterans seeking a property tax credit on their primary residence. Instead, it allows counties and municipalities to set their own income eligibility criteria for the credit, based on a veteran's federal adjusted gross income. The bill directly affects disabled veterans (with service-connected disabilities of 50%+) and their surviving spouses who own their homes. Key provisions shift authority from the state to local governments to determine income thresholds, while maintaining existing credit rates (25% or 50% of property tax) based on disability rating. The change takes effect June 1, 2026, for tax years beginning after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals fixed income cap, expanding property tax credit eligibility for disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected), providing targeted tax relief and strengthening tax policy for vulnerable groups.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes fixed income limit for property tax credit, allowing local adjustment to make housing more affordable for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRepeals fixed income cap for veterans' property tax credit, expanding eligibility by allowing local income criteria to increase access to benefits for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Property Taxes Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 938: Community Development - Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Stabilization Program - Establishment

SB 938 establishes Maryland's Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Stabilization Program to provide emergency capital repair funding for private, affordable multifamily rental properties with 15+ units serving low-income households. The program requires property owners to prove they lack sufficient operating or reserve funds to cover urgent repairs, and offers low- or no-interest loans or grants up to $1 million per property annually. The Governor may allocate $5 million yearly for the program during fiscal years 2028-2031, with priority given to repairs that reduce operating costs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M annual state funding for affordable housing repairs, directly advancing budget allocation for essential housing services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes emergency repair funding for affordable multifamily housing serving low-income tenants, preserving existing affordable units through grants/loans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Renters

Track

in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 500: Washington County - Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans - Eligibility

SB 500 expands Washington County's property tax credit program for disabled veterans to include members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Public Health Service (PHS) who meet the existing eligibility criteria. The bill amends the county code to define "disabled veteran" to cover these federal service members, who must still have an honorable discharge, a service-connected disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and own their primary residence. The credit amount remains tied to the veteran's disability rating percentage, applied against county property taxes. This change directly affects qualifying NOAA and PHS members in Washington County who previously did not qualify under the county's existing definition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax credit for disabled veterans (including NOAA/PHS members), providing direct tax relief and strengthening existing tax benefits under county fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax credit eligibility to include NOAA/PHS disabled veterans meeting VA criteria, broadening benefit access for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Veteran Healthcare

Track

in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 586: Community Eligibility Provision Expansion Program - Establishment

SB 586 establishes Maryland's Community Eligibility Provision Expansion Program within the State Department of Education. The program provides state funding to eligible public schools participating in the federal child nutrition program, covering the difference between federal "paid" and "free" meal reimbursement rates (set annually by the USDA). This directly affects high-poverty schools (with 25%+ students qualifying for free meals) by supplementing federal funds without replacing them. The bill mandates $10 million annually starting in fiscal year 2028, requires schools to report on meal debt and participation reasons, and directs the Department to distribute funds based on poverty concentration and geographic diversity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state funding to supplement federal child nutrition program for high-poverty schools, increasing budget allocation for education without replacing federal funds.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state funding to supplement federal meal reimbursements for high-poverty schools (25%+ qualifying for free meals), increasing access to nutrition programs and supporting school operations.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds school meal program for high-poverty schools, directly supporting a public health initiative (child nutrition) under healthcare topic. Expands state funding for public health program without replacing federal support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

Track

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 847: Wicomico County - Property Tax Credit - Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.

This bill authorizes Wicomico County or its municipalities to grant a property tax credit against local property taxes for real estate owned by Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (SNHS), specifically for properties SNHS intends to transfer to private owners within a near future. The credit applies only to properties used for development, rehabilitation, and transfer to private owners, excluding administrative or warehouse buildings owned by SNHS. SNHS must submit annual reports detailing all its property holdings and transactions in the jurisdiction granting the credit. The credit becomes effective for taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax credit for SNHS properties used in housing development, reducing tax burden for affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax credit for SNHS to develop/rehab housing for transfer to private owners, directly advancing affordable housing development through financial incentives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Property Development Property Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 1096: Property Tax Credits - Notice Through Property Tax Bill

HB 1096 requires Baltimore City and Maryland counties to include written notice of eligible property tax credits on property tax bills sent to taxpayers. This applies to existing property tax credits (such as those for seniors or veterans) that taxpayers may qualify for but might not be aware of. If someone other than the taxpayer receives the bill, the recipient must forward the notice to the actual taxpayer in writing. The bill does not create new credits but ensures taxpayers receive clear information about existing ones through their tax billing process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures taxpayers receive notice of existing property tax credits (e.g., for seniors/veterans), facilitating access to current relief programs without creating new taxes or funding.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures eligible taxpayers receive notice of existing property tax credits (e.g., for seniors/veterans), reducing housing costs and supporting affordability.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnsures veterans are notified of existing property tax credits they may qualify for, facilitating access to current benefits without creating new ones.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 1271: Reparations - Board, Fund, and Excise Tax on Endowments - Establishment

HB 1271 establishes the Maryland Reparations Fund as a permanent fund to provide grants to people impacted by historic inequality. It creates a Reparations Board (appointed by legislative leaders and the governor) to study reparations and recommend grant programs. The bill imposes an excise tax on nonpublic institutions (like private universities) with endowments above a set threshold, requiring all tax revenue to fund the Reparations Fund. This directly affects large-endowment institutions through the tax obligation and historically marginalized communities through the grant program. The fund’s interest earnings will also remain within the fund, not flowing to the state general fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on large endowments to fund reparations grants, directly allocating tax revenue to a new public program per bill's funding mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget

Track

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 1279: Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations

HB 1279 modifies Maryland's Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit program to expand eligibility and adjust credit calculations. It updates definitions to include properties formerly owned by the federal government or state, or those formerly used as schools/hospitals, and clarifies income thresholds for "workforce housing" (e.g., 60-150% area median income in designated areas). The bill changes how tax credits are claimed: for workforce housing projects, 50% of the credit applies to workforce units in the first year, with 33% of non-workforce costs spread over three subsequent years. This directly affects developers and property owners rehabilitating qualifying properties seeking state tax credits. The changes aim to simplify claiming while expanding opportunities for projects in targeted communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits for workforce housing revitalization, providing tax relief for qualifying projects and promoting affordable housing development through modified credit calculations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax credit eligibility for workforce housing (60-150% AMI), increasing affordable housing development funding through adjusted credit calculations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance