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Baltimore County homestead exemption

In Baltimore County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT).

File or apply onlineDownload the formMaryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Office
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Deadline
Not in our data
State exemption
10% assessment cap
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

The Homestead Tax Credit application is filed once while you own the home; there is no annual deadline on SDAT's page.

In Maryland the state assessment agency, not the county, takes homestead applications, online through Maryland One Stop. Baltimore County's own cap is 4%, set by the local government.

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Local homestead amounts in Baltimore County

Baltimore County local exemptions
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Baltimore County homestead credit cap
SDAT's 2026-2027 tax table lists a 4% homestead credit cap for Baltimore County, so county taxable assessment on a principal residence can rise no more than 4% a year. The state property tax uses a 10% cap.		Baltimore CountyNot in our dataSource

How to check if you already have it

Look up your property on SDAT's Real Property search; the Homestead Application Status at the bottom of the page shows Approved, Application Received or No Application.

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Maryland rules that apply here

  • The home is your principal residence, and you lived there at least six months of the year including July 1 (unless prevented by illness or need of special care)
  • Only one property per owner can get the credit
  • No owner-requested rezoning or substantial change in use raised the value in the previous tax year

Full Maryland homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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