For decades, Baltimore City and its residents have been burdened by a property tax that far exceeds those of surrounding counties. Currently, our property tax rate is 2.248%, more than double Baltimore County’s rate of 1.100%. Our exorbitant property tax rate makes it difficult for people to live in our city and for businesses to do business in our city. It also discourages much-needed real estate investment—everything from ordinary home improvements to large-scale redevelopment of vacant and abandoned prop
Some will argue that revenue losses as a result of population decline require cities like Baltimore to cover budget shortfalls with higher property tax rates. However, budget experts, analysts and case studies in cities across the U.S. that have cut property taxes tell us that this approach is backward. With a lower tax rate, we can stop population loss, incentivize growth and bring new investment to the city, increasing revenues across the board and improving the quality of life for every resident, busines
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