Montgomery County Pursues Tax Credits to Address Housing Affordability

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What happened

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Montgomery County is pursuing several tax credit bills aimed at improving housing affordability and tax equity. Councilmember Kate Stewart is working with Habitat for Humanity on Bill 47-26, which would raise the income cap for the Homeowners’ Tax Credit. Other proposed bills include a child tax credit for low-income families and a $2,500 property tax credit for eligible public school employees.

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Why it matters

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The initiatives are designed to help residents address the housing affordability crisis. Prospective buyers certified under the expanded Homeowners’ Tax Credit could potentially use the benefit when negotiating mortgage rates and closing costs.

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Who's involved

Montgomery CountyThe county pursuing the tax credit programs to help residents.
HabitatPartnering with Montgomery County on the Homeowners’ Tax Credit expansion.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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HabitatSpeculative
Habitat might see increased funding access for its projects due to the regulatory action of the tax credit.

Coverage

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