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MD SB851

MD SB851
Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit - Rural Legacy Program

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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
Passed
05/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing the governing body of Anne Arundel County to grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that is located in a Rural Legacy Area and for which the property owner has sold certain development rights under the Rural Legacy Program; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026; etc.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes Anne Arundel County's governing body to create a property tax credit for real estate located within a designated Rural Legacy Area, provided the property owner has sold their development rights under the Rural Legacy Program, which is a state initiative aimed at preserving agricultural land and open space. This tax credit would apply to county property taxes and would be effective for taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Anne Arundel County Senators (Other)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 (on 05/26/2026)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Land and Water Conservation
Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
(2 Companion Bills)

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