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HB 579 — Maryland

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

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.

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

In committeeApplicants and ApplicationsAssessments and Taxation, Department ofBaltimore CountyElderly Persons (65+)ExemptionsFormsHomestead Property Tax CreditLocal Government MandatesMunicipal CorporationsProperty TaxReal PropertyResidential PropertyTax CreditsTaxes - Property - Local

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

  1. First Reading Ways and Means

    Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates

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

    Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Bob Long

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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