Data center property tax authority (HB 1595/SB 427)
Montgomery County
Summary
Counties could gain power to set a special property tax rate on data centers' personal property — a tool for managing the fiscal and infrastructure impacts of data center growth. The Council endorsed this.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could give the county a new revenue lever on data center equipment, though actual dollars depend on final legislation.
County taxpayers generally, if data centers end up paying a rate better matched to their infrastructure costs.
Data center operators, who could face higher effective property tax rates.
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