Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1546: Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
Status: Failed, March 9, 2026
Altering the calculation of the homestead property tax credit percentage for a homeowner in Baltimore County who is at least 65 years old; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least Years Old FOR the purpose of altering the calculation of the homestead property tax credit percentage for a homeowner in Baltimore County who is at least a certain age; and generally relating to the calculation of the homestead property tax credit…
From the introduced text, February 14, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least Years Old FOR the purpose of altering the calculation of the homestead property tax credit percentage for a homeowner in Baltimore County who is at least a certain age; and generally relating to the calculation of the homestead property tax credit. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Tax - Property Section 9-105(b) and (d)(6)(i) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Tax - Property Section 9-105(d)(6)(ii) and (e) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Tax - Property 9-105. (b) (1) If there is an increase in property assessment as calculated under this section, the State and the governing body of each county and of each municipal corporation shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the State, county, and municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property by the State, county, or municipal corporation. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1546* HOUSE BILL 1546 (2) A property tax credit granted …
Sponsors
- Ric Metzgar (R, 6) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Withdrawn by Sponsor
- : Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Ways and Means
Common questions
- What is HB1546?
- HB1546 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old.
- What does HB1546 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least Years Old FOR the purpose of altering the calculation of the homestead property tax credit percentage for a homeowner in Baltimore County who is at least a certain age; and generally relating to the calculation of the homestead property tax credit…
- What is the status of HB1546?
- Failed as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Withdrawn by Sponsor (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1546?
- Ric Metzgar (R, 6).
- Where is the official record for HB1546?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1546?ys=2026RS
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