New Elderly Tax Credit Enacted
A new county law revises the county’s existing Elderly Property Tax Credit and allows any resident over the age of 65 who has been living in the same home, valued at $500,000 or less, for at least 25 years to be eligible for a 20% property tax credit. Eligible homeowners will receive the tax credit for up to five years beginning in 2025.
Contact the Prince George’s County Tax Department at 301-952-4030 for further information. The customer service representatives are ready to answer your questions.
We Want to Hear Your Views
The 2025 Maryland legislative session began on January 8 and will continue until our last day on April 7. Delegates Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Ben Barnes, Mary Lehman and I are working to pass a balanced budget while protecting education, public safety, and help for seniors and the unemployed. If you have concerns on these or any other issues before this year’s legislature, please contact us at the email address or phone number below.
After April 9, we'd be pleased to attend one of your organization’s (homeowner or tenant association, business, church, or other group) upcoming meetings to report to your members on the legislature's actions, discuss local issues of concern to you, and answer your members' questions. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a mutually convenient date. If so, we request that you provide a few dates and times that would work out by contacting 21stDistrictDelegation@gmail.com or 301-858-3141.
Reminder to Join us in Annapolis on Feb. 3
We hope you can join us and other neighbors Monday evening, February 3, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Lowe House Office Building, 6 Bladen Street, Room 180, for good food and good fellowship.
We’ll be joined by other state and local leaders who represent you. To RSVP, call 240-712-4646, or go to https://bit.ly/21stDistrictNight2025.
Senate and House college scholarships for Beltsville students
Each summer, Delegates Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Ben Barnes, Mary Lehman, and award college scholarships to Beltsville students. Applications for the scholarships for the school year 2025-26 are posted on the 21st District Delegation website. The application will automatically go to Delegates Peña-Melnyk, Barnes and Lehman. You will need to fill out a separate application for the Senatorial Scholarship.
In the meantime, please make sure you have a Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) account and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when it becomes available.
21st District Delegation Website: https://www.21stdistrictdelegation.com/college-scholarships
If you have questions, email my office at jim.rosapepe@senate.state.md.us or call at 410-841-3141.
Snow and Ice Control: Roadways
Snowy and icy days are still ahead. When a snow emergency is declared, the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for providing “passable” conditions on more than 1,900 miles of county-maintained roadways to ensure the safety of residents, citizens, and travelers.
To learn about the five operations of the Snow Plan and how to report cold weather-related road concerns, visit the Department of Public Works and Transportation Snow Portal at: bit.ly/DPWTSnowPortal.
To monitor the clearing of roadways in your neighborhood with the new PGC Snow Tracker, visit: bit.ly/SnowCitizenInsight.
AARP Free Tax Preparation Services
AARP Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers to anyone of any age, especially persons aged 50 and older or who cannot afford paid service.
Sessions are by appointment only. Please call (240)-473-2955 to schedule an appointment.
Wednesdays, February 5 - April 9
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Laurel Armory
422 Montgomery Street, Laurel, 20707
Contact me
Please let me know if there are other issues you have questions or thoughts about. And, of course, feel free to be in touch if I can be of help to you. Just email 21stDistrictDelegation@gmail.com or call 410-841-3141.
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