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MarylandHB 03592026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Property Tax Credit - Urban Agricultural Property - Alterations

Sponsored By: Kent Roberson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - PropertyAgriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc.AgritourismAppeals -see also- Judicial ReviewBeesCompost and CompostingConservation -see also- Soil ConservationCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Education -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFarmers and Farming -see also- Agriculture; FarmlandHearingsLivestockMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNoticesOpen GovernmentPlants -see also- Invasive Species; Trees; WeedsProperty TaxPublic InformationTax CreditsUrban Areas

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Broader tax credit for urban farms

Beginning June 1, 2026, Maryland lets cities and counties offer a property tax credit to more urban farm sites. A property qualifies if it is used for urban agricultural purposes and is not assessed as agricultural land under § 8-209. The old acreage and priority funding area limits are gone. More activities now count, including hydroponics, beekeeping, livestock, composting, pollinator habitat, value-added products, agritourism, and on-site produce stands. Local governments set the credit amount and rules, and the credit applies to tax years starting after June 30, 2026.

Urban farm credit reviews and renewals

Beginning June 1, 2026, any city or county that grants the urban farm property tax credit must review it after three years. Credits run for a five-year term. A jurisdiction can end the credit only after at least one year of public notice and a chance to comment and appeal. It may renew the credit for another five years and can prioritize renewals based on local goals.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kent Roberson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jeffrie E. Long

    Democratic • House

  • Kym Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

  • Caylin Young

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 162 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 1 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 0 • Other: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 769

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-1)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/6/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/6/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/9/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (119-0)

    3/6/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/5/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {563729/1 Adopted

    3/5/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/4/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/24/2026House

  14. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/5/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/19/2026

    PDF

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