Pimlico Local Impact Aid

Local Impact Aid Funds

In 2007, the State legislature passed the Maryland Education Trust Fund – Video Lottery Terminals legislation (2007 SB 3), which provides slots revenue funding in the form of Local Impact Aid to jurisdictions that have casino facilities. The legislation also provides that a portion of the impact aid is directed to the area around the Pimlico Race Track. The current statute provides funds to the Pimlico Area for 20 years, through fiscal year 2032.

Of the funds that are available for the Pimlico area, 85% must be allocated for the Park Heights Master Plan area, and the remaining 15% is allocated for neighborhoods around the Park Heights Master Plan area, also known at the One-Mile Radius (see map below).

Legislative History

PCDA was created by the State legislature in 2005 via HB 1441.
The responsibilities of the Pimlico Community Development Authority were expanded in 2007 via Special Session SB 3.
Further changes were made in 2013 via HB 1020.
Learn more about the Racing and Community Development Act of 2020 via SB 987.
In 2023, HB 529 made additional changes, committing 85% of funding to Park Heights, and requiring the advice and consent of the State Senate for PCDA member appointments.
You can read the current State statute (§9–1A–31) by clicking here.