Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
Homestead Tax Credit Division
301 West Preston Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201(2009 PHTC-1) v1.0a
Maryland requires all homeowners to submit a one-time application to establish eligibility for the
Homestead Tax Credit.
The Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Application is needed to ensure that homeowners receive the Homestead credit only on their principal residence.
You can find out if you have already filed an application by looking up your property in our
Real Property database.
ONLINE APPLICATION:
Step 1: If you do not already have an access number, send your name, county, and full address via email sdat.homestead@maryland.gov.
Step 2:
PAPER APPLICATION:
Step 1: Click Here
You may also request a paper application be mailed to you via phone by calling 410-767-2165 or 1-866-650-8783.