# Baltimore County Grants Ravens $25 Million for Practice Facility

> Baltimore County gives Ravens $25 million to keep headquarters in Owings Mills.
- Title: Baltimore County Grants Ravens $25 Million for Practice…
- Summary: Baltimore County gives Ravens $25 million to keep headquarters in Owings Mills. Baltimore County will receive $218 million over ten years from Ravens' tax…
- Keywords: baltimore county, ravens, owings mills, under armour performance center, m&t bank stadium, county council, sage policy group, pilot tax, income tax, property tax, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/economy/ravens-baltimore-county-practice-facility-OTC3AKH5URARLI4FQV7RQ4QCDE
- Author: Hayes Gardner,Rona Kobell
- Published: 2026-10-19T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore county, ravens, owings mills, under armour performance center, m&t bank stadium, county council, sage policy group, pilot tax, income tax, property tax, news, local
## Baltimore County Grant
Baltimore County will give the Ravens $25 million for practice facility improvements over the next decade.
## Why the Grant?
County leaders want Ravens to keep headquarters in Owings Mills to preserve tax revenue and economic benefits.
## Ravens Headquarters
The Ravens practice and pay most taxes in Baltimore County, not Baltimore City.
## Lease Agreement
Ravens will spend $70 million on upgrades to The Castle, with county and state adding $25 million each.
## Tax Benefits
Ravens players pay $10.6 million in income tax annually, with additional property and PILOT taxes.
## Economic Impact
Sage Policy Group estimates Ravens will generate $218 million for county over ten years through taxes and economic activity.
## Lease Extension
Ravens will keep lease at M&T Bank Stadium until 2037, matching county lease term.
## Purchase Option
Ravens can buy county-owned land at end of 10-year term for the facility.
## Community Impact
Ravens provide economic boost through home sales, player movements, and community pride.
## County Council Reaction
Council chair Mike Ertel says Ravens are a net plus for county due to community engagement and economic activity.
## Potential Concerns
Some council candidates question financial commitment and lack of transparency before lease extension.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore County will receive $218 million over ten years from Ravens' tax and economic benefits after a $25 million grant for practice facility improvements.