Maryland § 9-234

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-234, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-234.

    (a)    The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property containing a vacant or underutilized commercial building that:

        (1)    was built primarily for office, industrial, or other commercial purposes;

        (2)    was last used for office, industrial, or other commercial purposes; and

        (3)    is renovated for use primarily as housing.

    (b)    The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may establish conditions for the granting of a property tax credit under paragraph (1) of this subsection, including:

        (1)    eligibility criteria;

        (2)    application procedures; and

        (3)    provisions for a payment in lieu of taxes to the county or municipal corporation by the recipient of the tax credit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-234

What does Maryland Code § 9-234 cover?

Section 9-234 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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