HOMESTEAD TAX CREDIT ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION

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:

Property Location

Select the county:

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.