Howard County - Room Rental Tax - Maximum Rate and Distribution Ho. Co. 18-25
Sponsor: Howard County DelegationCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Miscellaneous - LocalStatus: Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Increasing from 7% to 8% the maximum sales or use tax rate that Howard County is authorized to impose on room rentals in the County for sleeping accommodations for transients; and requiring Howard County to distribute revenue attributable to a tax rate greater than 7% to the Howard County Tourism Council.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 8Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Starke, James | Best Western Plus BWI Airport - Arundel Mills | Position only |
| FAV | Doring, Rebecca | Howard County Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Doring, Rebecca | Howard County Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hof, Amanda | Howard County Tourism Council, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rohrer, Amylobbyist | Maryland Hotel Lodging Association | Position only |
| FAV | Howard County Delegation, Howard County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Howard County Delegation, Howard County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Libber, Matt | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVRohrer, AmyMaryland Hotel Lodging AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association