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Generational Housing Act proposes statewide ADU standards and tax incentives to ease multigenerational living
Summary
House Bill 15-38 would require local jurisdictions to allow at least one internal and one external accessory dwelling unit on single-family lots, provide property‑tax exemptions for ADUs occupied by qualifying family members, and limit utility capacity fees; supporters said ADUs help aging parents, childcare and affordability and urged a favorable report.
Delegate April Miller presented House Bill 15-38, billed as the Maryland Generational Housing Act. Miller said the bill creates a statewide standard requiring jurisdictions to allow at least one internal and one external accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on single‑family lots, provides a property‑tax exemption when an ADU is occupied by a qualifying family member (parent, grandparent,…
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