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Homestead Tax Credit

Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation · State program

Property tax credit for principal residence

Maryland requires a one-time application to establish eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit on a principal residence. This is a statewide property-tax benefit, not a hardening grant.

Last verified: July 28, 2026
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Program details

How it works

Maryland requires all homeowners to submit a one-time application to establish eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit. The purpose is to ensure the tax credit applies only to a homeowner’s principal residence.

What it covers

This program affects property taxes, not home repairs or mitigation work.

Timing and deadlines

The official OneStop page does not provide an open/close window in the snippet retrieved; it is presented as a general eligibility application.

Notes for homeowners

This is included because it is a current state homeowner tax incentive, but it does not directly pay for wildfire or natural-disaster hardening.

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