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HB 1343

Anne Arundel County - Property Tax - Day Care Centers and Child Care Centers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Bagnall Tudball and 2 co-sponsors

Maryland law now exempts day care and child care centers in Anne Arundel County from property taxes to reduce operational costs and support child care accessibility.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 175
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Bill Summary · HB 1343

Legislative bill overview

HB 1343 provides property tax exemptions or relief for day care centers and child care centers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The bill was introduced by three delegates and has been signed into law as Chapter 175, indicating it received gubernatorial approval and is now in effect.

Why is this important

Child care facilities often operate on thin profit margins and serve essential community functions by enabling parents to work. Property tax relief could reduce operational costs for these centers, potentially lowering child care fees for families or improving facility quality and staff compensation. This reflects a policy choice to subsidize child care infrastructure through local tax incentives.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to county: Property tax exemptions reduce revenue available for county services unless offset elsewhere, affecting budget priorities for schools, roads, and other public needs
  • Fairness questions: Other small businesses and nonprofits may question why child care receives preferential tax treatment while their sectors do not
  • Scope limitations: The bill applies only to Anne Arundel County, creating unequal treatment across Maryland and potentially affecting where child care providers choose to operate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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