MD HB969

County governing bodies may enter into payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements with broadband service providers for property located within the county

Under a PILOT agreement, the broadband provider pays a negotiated annual amount to the county instead of regular county real and personal property taxes

All or a specified portion of the provider's real and personal property in the county becomes exempt from county property tax for the duration of the agreement

The bill takes effect June 1, 2025, and applies to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2025

Approved by Governor Wes Moore on April 22, 2025