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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>COUNCIL APPROVES LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING RENTERS' PROPERTY TAX RELIEF SUPPLEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>For immediate release: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br>11/17/2015 3:00:00 PM<br><br><b>For more information, contact: </b><br>Angela J. Rouson 301-952-7484 <a href="mailto:CouncilMedia@co.pg.md.us"><span style='color:blue'>CouncilMedia@co.pg.md.us</span></a><br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Qualified Renters to Receive 50% Tax Supplement from Prince George’s County</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Prince George’s County Council, during the final Council session for Legislative Year 2015 on Tuesday, November 17, unanimously approved <u><a href="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"><span style='color:blue'>CB-95-2015</span></a></u>, legislation establishing a Renters’ Property Tax Relief Supplement for qualifying County residents. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Council Member Dannielle<b><i> </i></b>M. Glaros (D) – District 3, proposer of the legislation, says CB-95 will provide additional financial assistance for low-income renters.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“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.” </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“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 <u><a href="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"><span style='color:blue'>CB-95-2015</span></a></u> today, and <u><a href="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"><span style='color:blue'>CB-59-2015</span></a></u> 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.”</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-0-</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMTE3LjUxNTU1MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTExNy41MTU1NTM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTEwNTk2JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxob2x0QGNvLnBnLm1kLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1hbGhvbHRAY28ucGcubWQudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/"><span style='color:blue'>www.princegeorgescountymd.gov</span></a></span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Harlow Solid Italic"'>Jessica<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Jessica E. Barnes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Town Clerk<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Riverdale Park<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>5008 Queensbury Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Riverdale Park, MD 20737<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><a href="http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/">www.riverdaleparkmd.info</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>301-927-6381<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>