Expedited Bill No. 24-14
Concerning: Property Tax Credit – Accessibility Features – Eligible Features
Revised: 4/21/2014 Draft No. 1
Introduced: May 6, 2014
Enacted: June 17, 2014
Executive: June 25, 2014
Effective: July 1, 2014
Sunset Date: None
Ch. 18 , Laws of Mont. Co. 2014
County Council
For Montgomery County, Maryland
By: Council Vice President Leventhal and Councilmembers Navarro, Riemer, and Branson
AN EXPEDITED ACT to:
(1) change the accessibility features eligible for a property tax credit for installing accessibility features on a single-family home; and
(2) generally amend County law regarding property tax credits.
By amending
Montgomery County Code
Chapter 52, Taxation
Section 52-18T
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bill.
The County Council for Montgomery County, Maryland approves the following Act:
Sec. 1. Section 52-18T is amended as follows:
52-18T. Property Tax Credit – Accessibility Features.
(a) Definitions. In this Section, the following terms have the meaning indicated.
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Feature means a permanent modification to a residence that results in:
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(4) an exterior doorway that provides a [36] 32-inch wide or wider clear opening, but only if accompanied by exterior lighting that is either controlled from inside the residence, automatically controlled, or continuously on;
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Sec. 2. Expedited Effective Date.
The Council declares that this legislation is necessary for the immediate protection of the public interest. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2014.
Approved: