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MarylandHB 16112026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Income Eligibility

Sponsored By: Jesse T. Pippy (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - PropertyBaltimore CityClassifications and DesignationsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.DisabilitiesHousing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltProperty TaxResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSpousesTax CreditsTax ReturnsVeterans

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Statewide income caps for veterans' home credit

Counties and cities may grant a property tax credit on a disabled veteran’s home. You must own and live in the home as your legal residence, with no more than two families living there. Income limits now apply statewide: $150,000 AGI if you file single, or $300,000 if you file jointly, based on last year’s federal AGI. The credit is 50% of local property tax if your VA disability rating is 75% or higher and you do not already get the separate state disabled‑veteran exemption. It is 25% if your rating is 50% to 74%. You must apply and provide a discharge paper and VA disability proof. Local governments can no longer set their own income limits; the state limits control. The law takes effect June 1, 2026. The income rule starts for tax years beginning after June 30, 2026. Some places may also extend this credit to a surviving spouse.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jesse T. Pippy

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jackie Addison

    Democratic • House

  • Jason C. Buckel

    Republican • House

  • Derrick Coley

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Ebersole

    Democratic • House

  • Wayne A. Hartman

    Republican • House

  • Kevin B. Hornberger

    Republican • House

  • April Miller

    Republican • House

  • Edith J. Patterson

    Democratic • House

  • Robert B. Long

    Republican • House

  • Kent Roberson

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Vogel

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

  • Caylin Young

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 219 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 646

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Recede

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/11/2026House

  8. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  9. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments {803327/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  14. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  15. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    3/23/2026House

  16. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/21/2026House

  17. Favorable with Amendments {883221/1 Adopted

    3/21/2026House

  18. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/21/2026House

  19. Hearing 3/18 at 12:30 p.m.

    3/18/2026House

  20. Hearing canceled

    3/18/2026House

  21. Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/17/2026House

  22. Rereferred to Ways and Means

    3/16/2026House

  23. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

    2/17/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/21/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/17/2026

    PDF

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