# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 12. Local Development Authorities and Resources

### Subtitle 6. Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts

#### Section 12-611

(a) An established district may expand the geographic area of the district if:

  (1) a petition for inclusion is submitted from:

    (i) owners of at least 51% interest in the assessed value of the nonexempt property and, subject to subsection (b) of this section, a designated board member of a condominium or cooperative housing corporation proposed for inclusion in the district; and

    (ii) owners of at least 51% of the total number of parcels of nonexempt property and, subject to subsection (b) of this section, a designated board member of a condominium or cooperative housing corporation proposed for inclusion in the district;

  (2) the petition under item (1) of this subsection is accepted by a majority vote of the board of the district corporation; and

  (3) the appropriate documents, as applicable, are submitted under Sec. 12-608 of this subtitle and a hearing is held under Sec. 12-609 of this subtitle.

(b)

  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a condominium or cooperative housing corporation that is located in the proposed expanded geographic area of the district may petition to join the expansion.

  (2) A condominium or cooperative housing corporation described under paragraph (1) of this subsection may petition to join the expansion only if:

    (i) the condominium or cooperative housing corporation is governed by a board;

    (ii) the board votes to join the district corporation; and

    (iii) the board has a representative member of the board sign the appropriate documents required under Sec. 12-608 of this subtitle.

  (3) For the purposes of the votes cast under subsection (a)(1) of this section:

    (i) a condominium or cooperative housing corporation shall be considered a single parcel; and

    (ii) the decision reached by the board shall constitute the vote of the condominium or cooperative housing corporation.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)