| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | High Performance Buildings (except R-2, R-3 buildings): credit of 10% to 75% of taxes owed for 3 to 5 years; varies by building type and building rating High Performance R-2, R-3 Buildings: credit of 19% to 100% of taxes owed for 4 years; varies by building rating and declines for each year claimed (i.e., the Year 2 % is less than Year 1) Green Buildings (w/energy conservation devices): credit of 14% – 20% of cost of device for 3 years; varies by building rating |
| Maximum Incentive | High Performance Buildings (except R-2, R-3 buildings): none specified High Performance R-2, R-3 Buildings: $5,000 per building or owner-occupied unit Green Buildings (w/energy conservation devices): limited to assessed property taxes on the structure |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | High Performance Buildings: Building must meet minimum LEED Silver (2009 CS, EB, or LEED for Homes); NGBC Silver or equivalent standard allowed if adopted by the director of inspections, licenses and permits Green Buildings (w/energy conservation devices): Buildings must be LEED certified at a minimum. |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | High Performance Buildings: 07/01/2008 High Performance R-2, R-3 buildings: 06/30/2012 |
More Information Contact:
Taxpayer Information – High Performance Buildings Tax Credit
Howard County Government
Department of Finance
3430 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: (410) 313-3196
Web Site: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/
Taxpayer Information – Green Buildings Tax Credit
Howard County Government
Department of Finance
3430 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21034
Phone: (410) 313-4075
Web Site: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/
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