Washington County - Property Tax Credit - Platoon 22, Incorporated
Summary
HB783 requires Washington County and any municipal corporation in Washington County to enact a property tax credit equal to 100% of the county or municipal property tax on qualifying real property owned by Platoon 22, Incorporated. The credit applies only to property used to provide housing to veterans, making the measure a targeted local tax exemption for a specific nonprofit or housing provider.
The bill amends the Maryland Tax-Property Article by adding a new subsection to Section 9-323, which governs local property tax credits. It does not create a statewide tax credit; instead, it directs local governments in Washington County to grant the credit by law for eligible property. The act takes effect June 1, 2026, and applies to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
Impact
HB783 changes Maryland property tax law by authorizing and requiring Washington County and its municipalities to provide a full property tax credit for certain real property owned by Platoon 22, Incorporated and used for veterans’ housing. The practical effect is to eliminate county and municipal property tax liability on the qualifying property, reducing operating costs for the organization and supporting veteran housing services in the county.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been broadly supported. It received favorable committee treatment in the House, passed the House 123-0, and passed the Senate 43-0. The unanimous votes suggest little to no opposition and a generally positive view of the bill’s purpose of supporting housing for veterans through local tax relief.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the available committee materials or voting record. Because the bill creates a targeted tax benefit for a named entity, potential concerns could have involved special treatment, local revenue loss, or the narrow scope of the credit, but none of those issues appear to have generated recorded opposition. The absence of dissent in both chambers indicates that any such concerns were not significant enough to affect passage.