[RP TownTalk] County Council Approves Legislation Establishing Renters' Property Tax Relief Supplement

[Jessica Barnes]

COUNCIL APPROVES LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING RENTERS' PROPERTY TAX RELIEF SUPPLEMENT

For immediate release: 
11/17/2015 3:00:00 PM

For more information, contact: 
Angela J. Rouson 301-952-7484  <mailto:CouncilMedia at co.pg.md.us> CouncilMedia at co.pg.md.us
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Qualified Renters to Receive 50% Tax Supplement from Prince George’s County

 

The Prince George’s County Council, during the final Council session for Legislative Year 2015 on Tuesday, November 17, unanimously approved  <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMTE3LjUxNTU1MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTExNy41MTU1NTM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTEwNTk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxob2x0QGNvLnBnLm1kLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1hbGhvbHRAY28ucGcubWQudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2471310&GUID=B05A34B6-04FC-4E37-98A1-C7C2AD5C3A79&Options=ID%7cText%7c&Search=CB-95> CB-95-2015, legislation establishing a Renters’ Property Tax Relief Supplement for qualifying County residents.  

 

Council Member Dannielle M. Glaros (D) – District 3, proposer of the legislation, says CB-95 will provide additional financial assistance for low-income renters.

 

“With the passage of CB-95, renters who are most in need will have an opportunity to apply for a County tax supplement.  Residents eligible for the Maryland Renters’ Tax Credit, which is available to those 60 and older or 100% disabled based on income, can receive an additional 50% of their State tax credit in the form of a County supplement.  I urge all Prince George’s County residents to share this information with their family, friends and neighbors.” 

 

Council Member Todd M. Turner (D) – District 4, co-proposer of the legislation, says CB-95 offers additional financial relief for low-income renters, which is especially important for the County’s senior and disabled residents who may live on a fixed income.

 

“Residents who qualify for the State’s Renters’ Tax Credit Program, are already stretched very thin financially,” said Council Member Turner.  “With the adoption of  <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMTE3LjUxNTU1MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTExNy41MTU1NTM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTEwNTk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxob2x0QGNvLnBnLm1kLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1hbGhvbHRAY28ucGcubWQudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2471310&GUID=B05A34B6-04FC-4E37-98A1-C7C2AD5C3A79&Options=ID%7cText%7c&Search=CB-95> CB-95-2015 today, and  <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMTE3LjUxNTU1MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTExNy41MTU1NTM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTEwNTk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxob2x0QGNvLnBnLm1kLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1hbGhvbHRAY28ucGcubWQudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&102&&&http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/CountyCouncil/News/Pages/COUNTY-COUNCIL-ADOPTS-LEGISLATION-PROVIDING-24-MONTH-RESIDENTIAL-LEASES.aspx> CB-59-2015 earlier this month, the County Council continues to provide additional relief and tools for our residents, especially seniors, to maintain their residency in the County.”

 

Under the legislation, Prince George’s County will pay a Renters’ Property Tax Relief Supplement to each resident who qualifies to receive a payment under the State property tax relief program.  The County Supplement will be 50% of the State payment made to the resident.  

 

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All legislative powers of Prince George’s County are vested in the County Council.  The County Council sits as the District Council on zoning and land use policy, and as the Board of Health to govern and guide health policy.  The County Council meets as a legislative body on Tuesdays in the Council Hearing Room on the first floor of the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro.  For more information on the Prince George’s County Council, please visit  <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMTE3LjUxNTU1MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTExNy41MTU1NTM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTEwNTk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxob2x0QGNvLnBnLm1kLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1hbGhvbHRAY28ucGcubWQudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/> www.princegeorgescountymd.gov

 

Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

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