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Child care property tax credit (HB 389)

Two daycare special exceptions were approved in one hearing, adding capacity for working families in northern and central Calvert. Operators say demand far exceeds available spots, and both cited long wait lists and commuting parents.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Property tax relief for FY 2028

After two straight years of roughly $10 million surpluses, the Board asked staff to bring back options in October for cutting the property tax rate by five or six cents. Each penny cut costs about $1.6 million in recurring revenue.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026