HB 556 — Maryland

Property Tax Credit - Utility Service Expenses for Dwellings (Maryland Family Utility Tax Relief Act)

Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation to grant, by law, a credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on the dwelling of an individual who pays at least 25% of household net income for utility service expenses during the taxable year.

Latest action: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 29, 2026

In committeeBaltimore CityCountiesHousingInternetLaws and OrdinancesLow-IncomeModerate-IncomeMunicipal CorporationsPricesProperty TaxResidential PropertySalaries and CompensationTax CreditsTaxes - PropertyUtilities

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Ways and Means (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Ways and Means
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Jeff Long, Tiffany Alston, Charlotte Crutchfield, Kris Fair, Marvin Holmes, Lesley Lopez, Kym Taylor, Jamila Woods

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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