Property Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders

How it works

Charles County says the bill amends county code to provide a property tax credit against the property tax imposed on the owner-occupied residence of an active or retired volunteer member of a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services company in Charles County, and their surviving spouses.

What the money covers

This is a property tax credit, not a repair grant. It reduces property tax owed on the eligible owner-occupied residence.

Amounts and matching

• The county’s April 2026 update says the current credit provides up to $500 annually for eligible responders.
• The same update says a proposed bill would increase the annual credit to $2,500.
• The county’s May 2026 update says the bill would allow any emergency responder earning no more than $150,000 to receive a $2,500 tax credit, starting with the 2026-2027 full tax year.

How to apply

The page is a public-hearing notice and does not provide the full application form or process in the captured text.

Timing and deadlines

• Public hearing notice date: 2023-08-07.
• The county’s May 2026 update indicates the bill was adopted; the page still does not provide a current application deadline in the captured text.