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HB 569

Queen Anne's County - Authorized Uses of Revenues From Development Impact Fees - Expansion

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Arentz and 2 co-sponsors

Maryland bill expands Queen Anne's County's authority to use developer impact fees for additional infrastructure and community projects, providing fiscal flexibility but potentially raising development costs.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 585
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Bill Summary · HB 569

Legislative bill overview

HB 569 expands the authorized uses of development impact fees collected by Queen Anne's County, allowing the county to use these revenues for a broader range of infrastructure and community projects beyond their current restricted purposes. The bill modifies state law to give the county greater flexibility in allocating fees developers pay when new projects place demands on public services and infrastructure.

Why is this important

Development impact fees are a significant revenue source for counties managing rapid growth. Expanding their use can help fund critical infrastructure like roads, schools, and utilities that serve new developments. However, this directly affects where development money flows and can influence county priorities, tax policy, and the cost developers pass to residents through housing and commercial prices.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope creep concern: Broader authorized uses may allow funds originally designated for growth-related infrastructure to be redirected to general county purposes, potentially weakening the nexus between fees collected and impacts created
  • Developer cost implications: Expanded fee usage could justify higher impact fees, increasing development costs that may be passed to homebuyers and businesses, affecting housing affordability
  • Fiscal transparency: Vague expansion language could obscure how impact fee revenues are actually spent, making public accountability more difficult

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

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