Baltimore County - Transfer Tax - Exemption for First-Time Home Buyers
Sponsor: Robert B. Long (District 6)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Recordation and TransferStatus: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Exempting instruments of writing that transfer improved residential real property to certain first-time home buyers from the Baltimore County transfer tax.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Plaut, Arilobbyist | Law Offices of Boston and Plaut | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Long, R., Delegate Long, R.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Long, Delegate Bob | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ebersole, Eric | Baltimore County House Delegation | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPlaut, AriLaw Offices of Boston and PlautRegistered for: ADT, LLC dba ADT Security Services; Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates - Philip Morris USA Inc., John Middleton Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Helix Innovations LLC & NJOY, LLC; Amazon.com Services, Inc c/o Frank D. Boston III, Attorney at Law; Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3; CoinFlip; Crown MD Online Gaming LLC…