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Commissioners introduce bill to create property tax credit for active volunteer firefighters; debate centers on amount and verification
Summary
On first reading the board introduced legislative bill 2025-014 to add an annual property tax credit for dwellings owned and occupied by active volunteer firefighters. Commissioners debated administration (LOSAP/association/finance), eligibility verification and possible credit amounts (options discussed included $250, $500 and $2,500).
The Caroline County Board of Commissioners held a legislative session Nov. 18 to introduce legislative bill 2025‑014, which would add a new article to the county code creating a property tax credit for dwellings owned and occupied by active volunteer firefighters.
Mister Barrell summarized the ordinance language and the process: the draft establishes eligibility criteria and leaves the annual credit amount unspecified in the ordinance so that commissioners can set the dollar amount by resolution during the budget process. Barrell cited precedent among Maryland counties and noted Dorchester County’s flat $500 credit as one example.
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