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Baltimore County High Performance Homes Tax Credit

This Baltimore County legislation offers tax credits based on the percentage of energy efficiency achieved in residential structure. Decreases are deducted from real property tax obligations. The County uses the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index, the LEED System, and the National Green Building Standard Rating System to determine the size of tax reductions.

Link:

  • Baltimore County Code Section 11.2.203.2

Policy Details:

Locale: Baltimore County, Maryland [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: County [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Cool Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof
Policy Type(s): Financial Incentive

Citation:

Baltimore County Code Section 11.2.203.2

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