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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Bullock
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Real Property Tax Credit for Energy Conservation Devices
For the purpose of granting a tax credit against the City real property tax imposed on a dwelling that uses a solar energy device or geothermal energy device; imposing certain qualifications for credit eligibility; providing for the amount and the administration of the credit; creating an annual limit on the amount of credits granted; requiring an annual report regarding the credit; and defining certain terms.
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By adding
Article 28 - Taxes
Section 10-31
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 28. Taxes
Subtitle 10. Credits
§ 10-31. Energy Conservation Devices (Real Property Tax Credit)
(a) Definitions.
(1) In general.
In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Eligible costs.
“Eligible costs” means reasonable costs incurred:
(i) within the 12 months before the initial application for the credit;
(ii) for the purchase or lease of a solar energy device or geothermal energy device, including any part, component, or accessory equipment necessary to operate the device; and
(iii) associated with installation of th...
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