Section 7-204.2 - Retroactive application of exemption(a) A person who applies for an exemption under § 7-202 or § 7-204 of this subtitle for real property in Baltimore City may request that the exemption be applied retroactively for a period of up to 3 taxable years, ending with the taxable year in which the application is filed.(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of this article: (1) the Department shall grant an exemption for all eligible taxable years to a person who requests a retroactive exemption under this section; and(2) Baltimore City and the State shall pay a refund to the person for any excess taxes paid due to a retroactive exemption granted under this section.(c) A retroactive exemption granted by the Department under this section: (1) is subject to the review and approval of the Baltimore City Solicitor and Baltimore City Department of Finance; and(2) may be granted only on a showing of good cause as to why the exemption was not applied for in a timely manner.(d) On or before December 1, 2023, and each December 1 through December 1, 2027, the Baltimore City Department of Finance shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report that indicates: (1) the number of requests for a retroactive exemption under this section that the Baltimore City Department of Finance received and approved during the immediately preceding year; and(2) any amounts refunded for a retroactive exemption under this section.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 230, Sec. 1, eff. 4/24/2023.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 229, Sec. 1, eff. 4/24/2023.