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HB 101

Property Tax - Deadline to Set County and Municipal Corporation Tax Rates - Alteration

2025 Regular Session

Maryland bill HB 101 changes the deadline for counties and municipalities to set annual property tax rates, affecting local government budgeting timelines and taxpayer notification schedules.

Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 101

Legislative bill overview

HB 101 would alter the deadline for Maryland counties and municipal corporations to set their property tax rates. The bill modifies the existing timeline that currently governs when local governments must finalize and publicly announce their annual property tax rates. This is a procedural change affecting the administrative calendar for local tax administration.

Why is this important

Property tax rate deadlines directly impact residents' ability to plan budgets and understand their upcoming tax obligations, as well as local governments' fiscal planning processes. When deadlines shift, it can affect school district funding certainty, municipal budgets, and the timing of tax bills sent to property owners. Compressed or extended timelines may create implementation challenges for tax assessment offices and accounting departments.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing pressure on local governments: Moving the deadline earlier could compress the time available for budget deliberations and public hearings, while moving it later might delay revenue certainty needed for municipal planning
  • Impact on taxpayers: Changes to when tax rates are set and announced affect when residents receive bills and must plan payments, potentially causing cash flow complications
  • Regional equity concerns: The deadline change may affect smaller municipalities differently than larger ones depending on their administrative capacity and budget processes

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

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