Bill > HB698

This bill requires certain counties in Maryland to submit an annual report to the Department of Planning detailing development impact fees, surcharges, and excise taxes. Specifically, the bill applies to charter, code, and commission counties that impose such fees or taxes. By July 1 each year, these counties must report the total amount of fees paid by new construction projects, the portion of fees collected, the specific addresses and locations where these fees were derived, and how the fees were used for capital improvement projects related to transportation, schools, or other infrastructure. The counties must also make these reports publicly available, either on their website or through other reasonable means. Additionally, by July 1, 2026, counties must submit a report identifying local laws authorizing the collection and expenditure of these fees, and thereafter must report any new or amended laws related to such fees. Development impact fees are typically charges imposed on new real estate development to help fund public infrastructure and services necessitated by that development. The bill aims to increase transparency around how these fees are collected and used. The provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0698?ys=2025RS