Vacant and abandoned property tax rate
Prince George's County
Summary
A package of six new bills took their first reading: rapid-response cleanup crews for dumping corridors, a public transparency dashboard, steeper vacant-property fines, illegal sign enforcement, a report-a-violation reward program, and a special tax rate on vacant unfit properties. All head to committees.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
CB-046 would create a new property tax rate on cited vacant properties; others add fine revenue and enforcement costs — all still pending committee review.
Homeowners and neighborhoods blighted by dumping, vacant houses and illegal signs.
Owners of vacant or cited properties could face higher fines and a new tax rate if the bills advance.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - May 12, 2026
A package of six new bills took their first reading: rapid-response cleanup crews for dumping corridors, a public transparency dashboard, steeper vacant-property fines, illegal sign enforcement, a report-a-violation reward program, and a special tax rate on vacant unfit properties. All head to committees.
General Assembly Committee - Feb 24, 2026
The county is one step from winning state authority to tax vacant and abandoned properties at a higher rate. The vice chair's push to also cover blighted lots was set aside to avoid killing the bill, with a promise to pursue blight definitions separately.
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