Organization on the record
Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc.
Bills
57
70 for · 1 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
54%
30 of 56 decided
Lobbyists hired
7
2022 to 2024
Reported lobbying spend
$37,500
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session11 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 5 Community Development - Maryland New Markets Development Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 239 Land Use - Zoning - Limitations (Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 548 Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act) | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 1148 Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 1308 Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility and Calculation - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 36 Land Use - Zoning - Limitations (Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 325 Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act) | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 372 Community Development - Maryland New Markets Development Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 765 Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 812 Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility and Calculation - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 819 Judicial In Rem Tax Foreclosure - Notice Requirements | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
2025 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 59 Property Tax – Tax Sales – Revisions | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 258 Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 796 Real Property – Filing Fee for Residential Mortgage Foreclosure – Increase | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 192 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Revisions | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session14 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2 Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to Establish a Subclass and Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 16 Tax Sales - Homeowner Protection Program - Funding | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 16 Tax Sales - Homeowner Protection Program - Funding | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 243 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Revisions | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Passed both chambers |
| HB 243 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Revisions | UNFPDF | Ellis, Dan | Passed both chambers |
| HB 599 Maryland Community Investment Corporation - Establishment (Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 862 Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veterans - Service Connected Disability | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 1224 Housing – Community Development Program Act – Funding | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 1427 Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 138 Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to Establish a Subclass and Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 779 Real Property - Taxation of Vacant Property, Certification of Company Representatives, and Short-Term Rentals | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 953 Housing - Community Development Program Act - Funding | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 1005 Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 1005 Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session29 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 21 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Notices and Payoff Amount for Redemption | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 21 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Notices and Payoff Amount for Redemption | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 43 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Payment of Balance After Foreclosure | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 43 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Payment of Balance After Foreclosure | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 83 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Redemption | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 83 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Redemption | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 205 Real Property - Transfer to Heir - Exemption From Prepayment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 231 Baltimore City - Property Taxes - Authority to Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 231 Baltimore City - Property Taxes - Authority to Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 235 Tax Sales - Owner-Occupied Property - Foreclosure, Notice, and Reimbursement of Expenses | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 235 Tax Sales - Owner-Occupied Property - Foreclosure, Notice, and Reimbursement of Expenses | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 236 Tax Sales - Homeowner Protection Program - Outreach | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 236 Tax Sales - Homeowner Protection Program - Outreach | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 625 Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 665 Comptroller and State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Enhancing Access to Property Tax Benefits - Report | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 838 Housing - Community Development Program Act - Funding | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 865 Baltimore City - Residential Real Property - Disclaimed Property and Exemptions From Prepayment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 867 Baltimore City - Collection of Unpaid Property Taxes | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 921 Baltimore City - Property Tax - In Rem Foreclosure of Vacant or Nuisance Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| HB 1223 Foreclosure Actions - Responsibility of Secured Parties and Stay for Determination of Financial Assistance | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 445 Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program - Alterations | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 643 Housing - Community Development Program Act - Funding | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 643 Housing - Community Development Program Act - Funding | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 766 Baltimore City – Collection of Unpaid Property Taxes | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 766 Baltimore City – Collection of Unpaid Property Taxes | FWAPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 769 Baltimore City – Residential Real Property – Disclaimed Property and Exemptions From Prepayment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 769 Baltimore City – Residential Real Property – Disclaimed Property and Exemptions From Prepayment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 855 Baltimore City - Property Tax - In Rem Foreclosure of Vacant or Nuisance Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 855 Baltimore City - Property Tax - In Rem Foreclosure of Vacant or Nuisance Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 449 Property Tax - Renters' Property Tax Relief Program - Application Period | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 509 Baltimore City - Tax Sales - Nonprofit Entity-Owned Real Property | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Withdrawn |
| HB 1196 Tax Sales - Alternative Collection Programs | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 181 Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit – Application Filing Deadline – Extension | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 453 Economic Development – Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
2021 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 610 Homeowners' and Homestead Property Tax Credits - Eligibility and Access | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 852 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Homeowner Protection Program | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 852 Property Tax - Tax Sales - Homeowner Protection Program | FWAPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 867 Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 1239 Department of Housing and Community Development – Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program – Establishment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| HB 1255 Homestead and Homeowners' Property Tax Credits - Access and Eligibility | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 325 Tax Sales – Redemption – Nondelinquent Taxes | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |
| SB 859 Department of Housing and Community Development – Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program – Establishment | FAVPDF | Ellis, Dan | Enacted |