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MarylandHB 13302026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit – Year–Round Application

Sponsored By: Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Income and asset caps for tax credit

You cannot get the homeowners’ property tax credit if your combined net worth is over $200,000 as of December 31 before July 1 of the tax year, or if your combined gross income is over $60,000 in that calendar year. These limits apply to tax years beginning after June 30, 2027. The law takes effect June 1, 2026.

Apply year-round with longer late windows

The state must post the property tax credit application by February 15 before the tax year. You may apply through February 14 of the tax year. If you miss that, you can apply up to 1 year after April 15 if you are a first-time filer or filed on time in each of the past three years. If you are 70 or older or in the Homeowner Protection Program and were eligible, you can apply up to 3 years late. These rules apply to tax years that begin after June 30, 2027. The law takes effect June 1, 2026.

Revised tax bills and payment timing

If your eligible application arrives before April 15, the county prepares a tax bill that already includes your credit. If you present the revised bill or a voucher, you can make one payment for your final tax due. If your eligible application is received after April 15 and on or before October 1, your tax is not due until 30 days after the revised bill is sent. If it arrives after October 1 and on or before February 14, normal due dates in Section 10-204.3 apply. These rules start for tax years beginning after June 30, 2027.

Oath and proof needed to apply

When you apply, you must swear that your information is true. The state may require your income tax return or other proof of your income or net worth. If you were not required to file a return, you may sign an income attestation under penalty of perjury instead. If your town or special taxing district sends a separate bill, the county can require that bill or proof you paid it. These rules apply to tax years beginning after June 30, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kevin B. Hornberger

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 782

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (33-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/19/2026House

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026House

  11. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    3/19/2026House

  12. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026House

  13. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/12/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/12/2026

    PDF

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