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MD HB1611

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Pippy

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the existing $100,000 federal adjusted gross income cap that currently limits eligibility for property tax credits on dwelling houses owned by disabled veterans

  • Authorizes Baltimore City, counties, and municipal corporations to establish their own income-based eligibility criteria for the property tax credit, rather than following a statewide threshold

  • Property tax credit amounts remain unchanged: 50% credit for veterans with disability ratings of 75% or higher, and 25% credit for ratings between 50-74%

  • Applies to veterans with permanent service-connected disabilities of at least 50% or nonpermanent 100% disabilities, as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Takes effect June 1, 2026, applicable to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026

Legislative Description

Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Income Eligibility

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Last Action

Rereferred to Ways and Means

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/16/2026
Rules and Executive Nominations2/17/2026

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