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Debate over building excise tax credit pits redevelopment incentives against long-term road funding
Summary
Council Bill 54, which would change the definition of "new construction" to allow an excise tax credit for demolition and redevelopment, drew competing testimony from housing advocates and fiscal critics concerned about long-term road funding and fairness of credits.
Howard County Council members heard competing views on Council Bill 54-2025, which would amend the county’s building excise tax rules to give credits for demolishing existing buildings when developers replace them with new construction. Supporters said the change would incentivize redevelopment, preserve greenfields and spur economic activity; opponents warned the change could reduce revenue set aside for road and other infrastructure maintenance.
Jackie Yang, representing the Housing Affordability Coalition, told the council…
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