Bill > HB1230

This bill modifies the system development charge (SDC) regulations for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, primarily focusing on mandatory exemptions for certain properties. The bill requires the county councils to grant full or partial exemptions for specific types of properties, with a particular emphasis on Montgomery County. For Montgomery County, these exemptions include revitalization projects, properties used by community-based youth organizations (with an $80,000 limit), child care facilities, programs for developmentally disabled individuals, residential properties in planned retirement communities, elderly housing, and properties used for manufacturing or biotechnology research. The bill prohibits county councils from requiring property ownership for exemption applications and mandates annual reporting to the county delegations about the exemption process, including the number of applications received and granted. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions about calculating the SDC based on plumbing fixtures, with provisions for adjusting the maximum charge annually according to the Consumer Price Index for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The changes aim to provide more structured and accessible exemptions for certain community-focused and developmental properties while ensuring transparency in the application process. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1230?ys=2025RS