Prince George's County · Maryland
Prince George's County homestead exemption
In Prince George's County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Maryland 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. Prince George's County's own cap is 3%, set by the local government.
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Local homestead amounts in Prince George's County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County homestead credit cap SDAT's 2026-2027 tax table lists a 3% homestead credit cap for Prince George's County, so county taxable assessment on a principal residence can rise no more than 3% a year. The state property tax uses a 10% cap. | Prince George's County | Not in our data | Source |
| Bowie homestead credit cap SDAT lists a 5% homestead credit cap for the City of Bowie's municipal tax. | City of Bowie | Not in our data | Source |
| Laurel homestead credit cap SDAT lists a 10% homestead credit cap for the City of Laurel's municipal tax. | City of Laurel | Not in our data | Source |
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.
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.
Sources
- Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit Program · Maryland SDAT
- 2026-2027 Tax Rates and Homestead Credit Caps · Maryland SDAT
- Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Application · Maryland One Stop
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