State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Department of General Services - Property Appraisal Aids - Geographic Images

HB 6 requires Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation to create and maintain a statewide database of geographic images (including maps and aerial photos) for property appraisals. It also mandates the Department of General Services to obtain a uniform system for managing these tools. Crucially, counties and Baltimore City must reimburse the state for these costs: 100% of expenses up to $1 million, and 50% for costs exceeding that amount. The reimbursement is allocated based on each jurisdiction's share of statewide property accounts or business assessments. This bill directly affects local governments' budgets for property valuation systems.