Are there any programs to assist taxpayers in paying their tax bills?
There is a Homeowner’s Property Tax Credit Program, including a County Supplemental tax credit, which is administered by the State and available to eligible homeowners based on household income. Applications must be filed no later than September 1st of each tax year. For information or an application, please call the State at (410) 767-4433 or (800) 944-7403 or visit their website at here.
A property tax credit is available to residential homeowners, regardless of age, who qualify on the basis of a comparison of their tax bill to household income. Applications for this program must be filed by September 1 of each tax year. For more info and to download an application, visit the State website or call 410-767-4433. The State of Maryland provides for other exemptions including those for disabled veterans and blind persons. More information is available at the State website. Howard County provides tax credits for the following. For more information contact the appropriate number. Day Care Provider Surviving spouse of an emergency worker Community Associations Property lease or occupied by a religious group Renovation of Historic Property Sprinkler system in historic building Green building energy conservation devices Therapeutic Riding Facilities Agricultural Land Commercial or Industrial businesses Brownfields Enterprise Zone 410-313-3196 410-313-3196 410-313-3196 410-313-4
