- For the first time ever, homeowners must now actually complete an application in order to qualify for the Homestead Tax Credit. This change is a result of recent legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly in the 2007 session. While I support the reasons behind this change, I fear that many Baltimore residents may not realize that they must now take a proactive step in order to continue to receive the Homestead Tax Credit.
Failure to apply for the credit means that property taxes can jump thousands of dollars for many long-time Baltimore residents. To check the status of your Homestead Tax Credit application, go to http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/ Select Baltimore City, and enter your address. The status of your application will be at the bottom of the page. You can also call 410-767-2165 or email [email protected] s. To learn more about the application process and the reasons behind the change, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (DAT): http://www.dat.state.md
.us/sdatweb/Homestead_app.htm You can go directly here to download the form (or complete it online, if you have your 8 digit security code from DAT): https://sdathtc.resiusa.
org/homestead/ - The current Homestead Tax Credit cap in Baltimore City remains at 4%. While the Blue Ribbon Committee on Property Tax Reform has made a recommendation to raise that cap to as much as 10%, the 4% cap remains unchanged at present.
- Appealing your assessment does not impact your Homestead Tax Credit in any way. The two are completely unrelated and you have every right to appeal your assessment.
