Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Maryland homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homestead Property Tax Credit
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Most homeowners
What it does
Limits the increase in your taxable assessment each year to 10% or less.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply once online through Maryland OneStop.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.