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MarylandHB 12322026 Regular SessionHouse

Baltimore City - Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District - Payment in Lieu of Taxes

Sponsored By: Mark Edelson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - PropertyApplicants and ApplicationsBaltimore CityBoundariesBuilding PermitsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commercial Rehabilitation -see also- EnterprZon; UrbRenCommittees and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentConstructionContracts -see also- ProcurementEmergency BillsEnterprise ZonesExemptionsHotels and MotelsLoans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFAProperty TaxReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersReal PropertyReportsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)SunsetWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Lower property taxes for downtown Baltimore projects

The law lets owners of new or rehabbed projects in Baltimore’s Downtown RISE District pay a set PILOT instead of full city property taxes. Projects must sit in Ward 4 Precincts 1–3, Ward 22 Precincts 1–2, or Ward 21 Precinct 5, and include a hotel, office, retail, multifamily, or a mixed‑use with those. The City or its agency must complete an economic analysis showing financial need, and the Board of Estimates must sign a PILOT that sets the annual payment. To qualify, by June 30, 2036 you must apply, have building permits issued, and have all construction financing conditions satisfied or waived. The program takes effect April 14, 2026 and ends April 14, 2036. Any PILOT signed before the end stays in force for its full term.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mark Edelson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Marlon Amprey

    Democratic • House

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Embry

    Democratic • House

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

  • Sean A. Stinnett

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 289 • No: 14

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 127 • No: 7 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 7 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 145

    4/14/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (127-7)

    4/10/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {473628/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

  9. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/23/2026Senate

  10. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/20/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (121-7)

    3/19/2026House

  12. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026House

  13. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    3/19/2026House

  14. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026House

  15. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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