Maryland HB1538 promotes accessory dwelling units on land with a primary single-family home, exempts them from certain taxes, and limits parking.

Maryland HB1538, known as the Maryland Generational Housing Act of 2026, aims to encourage the development of accessory dwelling units on land with a primary single-family detached dwelling unit. The bill defines "accessory dwelling unit" as a secondary dwelling unit on the same lot, parcel, or tract as the primary single-family detached dwelling unit, not exceeding 75% of its size. It prohibits counties and municipalities from imposing development excise taxes or development impact fees on accessory dwelling units measuring less than 1,000 square feet.

Maryland HB1538 promotes accessory dwelling units on land with a primary single-family home, exempts them from certain taxes, and limits parking.

Maryland HB1538, known as the Maryland Generational Housing Act of 2026, aims to encourage the development of accessory dwelling units on land with a primary single-family detached dwelling unit. The bill defines "accessory dwelling unit" as a secondary dwelling unit on the same lot, parcel, or tract as the primary single-family detached dwelling unit, not exceeding 75% of its size. It prohibits counties and municipalities from imposing development excise taxes or development impact fees on accessory dwelling units measuring less than 1,000 square feet.