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MarylandSB 05502025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Baltimore City - Property Tax - Authority to Impose on Vacant and Abandoned Property Owned by Nonprofit Organizations

Sponsored By: Cory V. McCray (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - Property - LocalAbandoned PropertyBaltimore CityCondemnationExemptionsLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsNonprofit OrganizationsProperty TaxReal PropertyTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Baltimore can tax vacant nonprofit property

Baltimore City can tax some vacant nonprofit property that otherwise qualifies for charitable, educational, or religious tax exemptions. The city must first pass a local law. It can charge both its general property tax rate and its special vacant-property rate. Covered properties are vacant lots or buildings cited as vacant and unfit for habitation or another authorized use. The law took effect June 1, 2025, and applies to taxable years starting after June 30, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cory V. McCray

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Antonio Hayes

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 221 • No: 8

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 4/5/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 8 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/12/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 170

    4/22/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/7/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (128-8)

    4/5/2025House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/4/2025House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {673128/1 Adopted

    4/4/2025House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    4/4/2025House

  9. Hearing 3/26 at 2:15 p.m.

    3/26/2025House

  10. Hearing canceled

    3/26/2025House

  11. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2025House

  12. Hearing canceled

    3/25/2025House

  13. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/17/2025House

  14. Referred Ways and Means

    3/13/2025House

  15. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    3/12/2025Senate

  16. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/11/2025Senate

  17. Favorable with Amendments {913422/1 Adopted

    3/11/2025Senate

  18. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/10/2025Senate

  19. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/31/2025Senate

  20. Hearing canceled

    1/31/2025Senate

  21. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/27/2025Senate

  22. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/24/2025

    PDF

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