Baltimore County - Property Taxes - Authority to Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property
Sponsor: Charles E. Sydnor, III (District 44)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - Property - LocalStatus: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the governing body of Baltimore County to set a special property tax rate for a vacant lot or improved property cited as vacant and unfit for habitation or other authorized use on a housing or building violation notice.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hickey, Terry | Baltimore County Government Department of Housing and Community Development | Oral |
| FAV | Sydnor III, Charles E. | Senator Charles E. Sydnor III | Oral |
| FAV | Aiosa, Jenn | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Buckler, Lauren | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Sydnor, Senator Sydnorlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Ballentine, Tom | NAIOP Maryland | Written (PDF) |