Properties with environmental concerns are now eligible for tax credits after environmental clean up. Polluted sites often lay dormant, unattractive to development due to clean-up and liability concerns. Federal and state laws have now clarified the legal responsibilities for environmental clean-up, paving the way for opportunities to redevelopment land in prime commercial locations.
In 1997, Baltimore County enacted Brownfields Tax Credit legislation. Once a site has completed the Maryland Voluntary Cleanup Program and passed environmental inspection, the property owner is eligible for a five-year, 50% property tax credit from Baltimore County and the State of Maryland.
Brownfields technical assistance, clean-up and assessment grants are available to Baltimore County commercial property owners.
Baltimore County Tax Credits available for commerical buildings with at least a LEED Silver Rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Contact us about Green Buildings Tax Credits or Brownfields Redevelopment at
businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887- 8000
Baltimore County
Department of Economic Development
400 Washington Avenue Towson Maryland 21204
Phone 410-887-8000
Revised January 17, 2008
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