Property and Income Taxes - Credits for Construction and Purchase of Housing in Western Maryland
Sponsor: Jason C. Buckel (District 1B)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Property - LocalStatus: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the governing body of certain counties and municipal corporations located in Western Maryland to grant a property tax credit on certain newly constructed dwellings; allowing certain persons who construct more than 10 middle-income homes in Allegany County, Garrett County, or Washington County to claim a credit against the State income tax; requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to administer the credit; etc.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Beeman, Lee | Allegany County Attorney | Oral |
| FAV | Kraft, Andrea | Allegany County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Buckel, Delegate Buckellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association