On March 4, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally submitted written testimony to the Budget and Taxation Committee in support of SB 812 - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility and Calculation - Alterations with amendments. This bill increases eligibility thresholds and adjusts calculation brackets under the State Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit. Counties are requesting amendments to ensure that these state-level changes do not automatically expand locally authorized supplemental credits that reference the state program. MACo emphasizes…

On March 3, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Ways and Means Committee in opposition to HB 1518 - Property Tax Assessments - 5-Year Assessment Cycle. This bill alters Maryland’s real property assessment cycle from a three-year review to a five-year review and adjusts the phase-in schedule accordingly. Counties depend on timely and accurate property assessments to fund schools, public safety, infrastructure, and essential services. By extending Maryland’s property assessment cycle from three years…

On March 3, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Ways and Means Committee in opposition to HB 1482 - Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Revisions. HB 1482 would convert a discretionary local tax credit into a mandatory statewide requirement — while significantly expanding eligibility and benefit levels — effectively creating a substantial unfunded mandate. By directly reducing property tax revenues, counties’ primary and most stable…

On March 3, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Ways and Means Committee in support of HB 1427 - Property Tax Credits - Renters' Tax Credit, Homeowners' Tax Credit, and Homestead Tax Credit - Altering Eligibility and Amount with amendments. This bill increases eligibility thresholds and benefit amounts under the Renters’ Tax Credit and the State Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit. It establishes a new income-based limitation for the Homestead Tax Credit. By increasing eligibility…

On March 3, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Ways and Means Committee in support of HB 1308 - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility and Calculation - Alterations with amendments.  This bill increases the assessed-value cap, income brackets, and net-worth and gross-income limits under the State Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit. Counties support expanding property tax relief for Maryland homeowners facing rising costs, but changes to the State Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit must not…