Homeowners property tax credit expansion (Bill 47-26)
Montgomery County
Summary
Would raise the income eligibility limit for the county's homeowners property tax credit supplement from $75,000 to $106,800, helping more homeowners stay in their homes amid rising assessments. Some residents urged the council instead to restore the eliminated ITOC credit.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Expands property tax relief to homeowners earning up to $106,800, costing the county additional revenue.
Low- and moderate-income homeowners struggling with rising property tax bills.
Critics say renters and taxpayers bearing 10%+ annual tax increases pay for credits they can't use.
Mentions & discussions (2)
GO Committee Worksession - Oct 29, 2026
The bill would raise income eligibility to $106,800 and lift the maximum assessed home value to $500,000, helping more modest-income homeowners — and buyers working with groups like Habitat for Humanity — stay in their homes.
Council Session - Oct 13, 2026
Would raise the income eligibility limit for the county's homeowners property tax credit supplement from $75,000 to $106,800, helping more homeowners stay in their homes amid rising assessments. Some residents urged the council instead to restore the eliminated ITOC credit.
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