Acquisitions & Rental Housing Sales

CB 13-2020 - An Act amending the Howard County Code to establish a Notice and a Requirement to provide an offer to the County and Housing Commission to Purchase Rental Housing offered for sale in the County; and generally relating to the sale of Rental Housing.

Effective September 6, 2020 - In accordance with Section 13.1402(a) of the Howard County Code, if you intend to sell your multi-family dwelling unit(s), you must notify the Department of Housing & Community Development and the Howard County Housing Commission simultaneously by completing these forms: 

1. Notice of Sale 13.1403a
2. Right of First Refusal - Offer to Purchase 13.1403
3. Notice of Execution of Bona Fide Contract of Sale - 13.1402b
4. Certificate of Compliance 13.1402(c)
5. Certificate to Finance 13.1403(i)

Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)

• Section 7-506.1 of the Tax-Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
• Real property may be exempt from County property tax if the property is being constructed or rehabilitated to provide affordable housing.
• If the property is being sold to another entity, you must complete this Statement of Consent

Click here for the request form - submit to Housing@howardcountymd.gov