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Slowing development shrinks school surcharge and transfer taxes
Prince George's County
Summary
The school facility surcharge is projected to fall from $91.2 million to $36.7 million because fewer homes are being built, and recordation taxes are down because fewer homes are selling — both squeeze the budget.
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Last discussed Apr 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly $54.5 million less in school surcharge revenue year-over-year, plus lower recordation tax collections.
⚠️Who could be affected
School construction funding and the general budget take the hit from the development slowdown.
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