The Maryland Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Deadline
Maryland State Law established The Homestead Tax Credit to do two things
- Help homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their primary residence and
- limit tax increases to a maximum of 10% per year, or lower based on your local government caps. Check your County and Municipal Homestead Credit Percentages. The Homestead Tax Credit DOES NOT limit the market value of the property
According to Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation in order to continue being eligible for the Homestead Tax Credit program Maryland Homeowners need to submit the Homestead Eligibilityapplication before December 31, 2012
It’s easy to apply, here’s what you can do:
Look up your property at MD Real Property Database all you need is your county & home address. Once you enter the information your property tax record will come up. Scroll to the very bottom of the page & you will see Homestead Application Status: No Application means you have not yet applied.
If you would like to apply online to continue to be eligible for the tax credit go to Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Application heres what you will need:
- Your County
- Real Property Account number ~ located at the top of your tax assessment that you looked up at MD Real Property Database
- Access Number ~ there are 2 ways to get the access number
- Email the Homestead Division of the MD Department of Assessments & Taxation and request an application - your address including your county is needed to process the request. OR
- Call the Homestead Division and request the access number 410-225-2165 or 1-866-50-8783
For details and more information go to MD Department of Assessments & Taxation MD Homestaed Tax Credit or Commonly Asked Questions.
The Maryland Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Deadline
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