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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
04/09/2026
Dead

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 the governing body of Anne Arundel County to establish a property tax credit for real estate located within a Rural Legacy Area, which is a designated zone intended to preserve rural landscapes. This credit would apply to property owners who have sold their development rights under the Rural Legacy Program, a state initiative aimed at protecting agricultural land and open space. The purpose of this tax credit is to incentivize landowners to participate in the Rural Legacy Program by offering financial relief on their county property taxes, with the provision taking effect 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

Returned Passed (on 04/09/2026)

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