MD HB698

Counties that impose development impact fees, surcharges, or excise taxes must submit annual reports to the Maryland Department of Planning by July 1 each year detailing collection and expenditure data for the prior calendar year

Required report contents include total amounts collected, the portion paid for each type of fee/surcharge/tax, the address and location of developments where fees were derived, and how funds were used for capital improvements related to transportation, schools, or other projects

Counties must submit a one-time report by July 1, 2026 identifying all local laws authorizing these fees, and must report to the Department of Planning whenever they enact or amend such local laws thereafter

Counties must make reports publicly available on their website, or by other reasonable means if they lack a website

Effective October 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on April 22, 2025