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HB579Introduced in the House of Delegates

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

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Bob Long, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

January 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Ways and Means

  2. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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