Housing

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 814: Residential Property - Service Agreement - Defunct Service Providers

SB 814 voids certain residential service agreements entered before June 1, 2023, if the service provider is deemed "defunct" (not in good standing with Maryland’s Department of Assessments and Taxation) on or after June 1, 2026. It specifically invalidates agreements that attempt to bind future property owners, create liens on homes, or allow unapproved transfers of service rights. Homeowners affected can seek court declarations that such agreements are void, along with damages and legal fees. The bill amends Maryland’s real property code to establish this automatic voiding mechanism, effective June 1, 2026. It directly impacts homeowners with outdated service contracts tied to providers who lost state authorization.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill voids invalid service agreements creating liens on homes, protecting property rights (a housing policy component) by allowing homeowners to seek court declarations and damages.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 753: Tax Sales - Homeowner Protections - Revisions

HB 753 would require Maryland's State Tax Sale Ombudsman to create a process allowing homeowners to designate family members or representatives to handle tax sale matters on their behalf. It mandates that dwellings be withheld from tax sale if the homeowner has a physician-documented terminal illness or medical hardship. The bill also increases the maximum home value eligible for the Homeowner Protection Program and grants priority enrollment in the program to homeowners with terminal illness or medical hardship. These changes directly affect Maryland homeowners facing tax sale proceedings, particularly those with serious health conditions or limited capacity to navigate the process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by preventing forced home sales for vulnerable homeowners with terminal illness, aligning with support indicators for fiscal protection.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents forced tax sales for homeowners with terminal illness/medical hardship, expands Homeowner Protection Program eligibility, and prioritizes vulnerable homeowners - directly strengthening housing stability protections.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 783: Washington County - Property Tax Credit - Platoon 22, Incorporated

HB 783 requires Washington County and its municipalities to grant a 100% property tax credit against county and municipal taxes for real property owned by Platoon 22, Incorporated, provided the property is used to provide housing for veterans. The bill directly affects Platoon 22, a nonprofit organization, by eliminating property tax liability on qualifying housing properties. Key provisions mandate this tax credit be implemented through local law, applying to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026. This is a targeted tax exemption for a specific organization’s veteran housing operations, not a broad policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 783 eliminates property tax liability for veteran housing nonprofit via 100% tax credit, providing direct tax relief and supporting fiscal management for housing services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates property taxes for veteran housing nonprofit, reducing costs to maintain affordable housing. Directly supports housing access for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates property taxes for nonprofit providing veteran housing, directly funding housing services through tax credit for veterans' housing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 805: Building Homes Act

HB 805, the Building Homes Act, creates a property tax credit for affordable homes in Maryland. It allows Baltimore City or county/municipal governments to offer tax credits against property taxes for dwellings with mortgages from nonprofit lenders and a 20-year agreement ensuring affordable pricing (including resale restrictions). The credit equals the difference between taxes on the home's full value and the portion covered by the homeowner's first mortgage. This directly affects homeowners in nonprofit-managed affordable housing units, reducing their annual property tax burden starting June 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides targeted property tax credit reducing burden for affordable housing homeowners, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates property tax credits for affordable homes via nonprofit mortgages with 20-year affordability agreements, directly increasing accessible housing options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 501: Washington County - Property Tax Credit - Platoon 22, Incorporated

SB 501 requires Washington County and its municipalities to grant a 100% property tax credit for real property owned by Platoon 22, Incorporated, specifically when that property is used to provide housing for veterans. The bill amends Maryland's tax code to mandate this credit by law, directly affecting only Platoon 22's taxable property within Washington County. The credit covers the full amount of county and municipal property tax on qualifying veteran housing properties. This policy change applies to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 100% property tax credit for veteran housing, providing tax relief for a public service and directly altering tax code to fund essential housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides 100% property tax credit for veteran housing, reducing provider costs and advancing affordable housing access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates 100% property tax credit for veteran housing provided by Platoon 22, directly funding housing services for veterans through tax relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 1466: Department of Housing and Community Development - Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program - Qualified Properties

HB 1466 expands Maryland's Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program by redefining "qualified property" to include homes in neighborhoods **historically redlined or affected by urban renewal**, in addition to existing criteria. This change directly affects **homebuyers and developers** seeking affordable housing in these specific areas by allowing them to access financial assistance to cover appraisal gaps. The program helps address undervaluation of homes in historically redlined neighborhoods - where appraisals often fall below market value due to systemic bias - by providing funds to bridge that difference. The bill amends Maryland Code, Housing and Community Development Article, Section 4-2801(h), effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands financial assistance program to address historic redlining undervaluation, directly increasing affordable housing access for homebuyers/developers in targeted neighborhoods.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 889: Wicomico County - Property Tax Credit - Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.

HB 889 authorizes Wicomico County or its municipalities to grant a property tax credit against local property taxes for real property owned by Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (SNHS), specifically for properties they intend to transfer soon, use for housing development/rehabilitation, and are not used for administrative purposes. The nonprofit must submit annual reports detailing all its properties and transactions in the jurisdiction granting the credit. The credit terms (amount, duration, scope) would be set by the local government, and the law takes effect June 1, 2026, applying to taxes for 2026 and later.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax credit for nonprofit housing development, providing tax relief for community housing initiatives and promoting affordable housing through fiscal incentive.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes property tax credit for nonprofit housing development/rehabilitation, promoting affordable housing initiatives through municipal incentives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing