Maryland Expanded Property Tax Credit Income Limits
Veterans in Maryland may now qualify for property tax credits with higher income thresholds.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Taxes
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed House Bill 1611 to adjust the income requirements for disabled veterans seeking local property tax credits. The change, which took effect June 1, 2026, expands the number of households potentially eligible for this assistance.
Why it matters
By increasing the adjusted gross income caps, the state allows more veteran households to access local property tax relief. This legislative change provides a broader financial safety net for veterans managing housing costs in the state.
The new legislation raises the individual income limit to $150,000 and the joint limit to $300,000, a significant increase from the previous $100,000 threshold for all applicants. This change applies to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
The players
Wes Moore
The Governor of Maryland who signed the legislation amending veteran tax credit eligibility.
Maryland House of Delegates
The state legislative body that authorized House Bill 1611.
The details
The new law empowers local governing bodies to grant property tax credits to disabled veterans who meet the updated adjusted gross income requirements. Previously, individual and joint filers were both capped at $100,000, which limited the pool of veterans who could seek local tax relief. Now, higher-earning veteran households can apply, provided their respective local jurisdictions have enacted the necessary enabling ordinances.
Timeline
The legislation became effective June 1, 2026.
The new income thresholds apply to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
Money Landscape
This policy change shifts the eligibility landscape for Maryland veterans by significantly easing income constraints on local tax credits. It follows a trend of states reassessing property tax support for disabled veterans to keep pace with broader economic conditions.
Veterans should review their local property tax assessment and consult a tax professional to determine if their household income now qualifies them for credits under the new $150,000 or $300,000 limits. Eligibility depends on whether local jurisdictions have passed the corresponding ordinances to implement the state-authorized credit.
The takeaway
The expansion of income limits for veteran property tax credits offers new financial flexibility for many Maryland households. If you are a veteran in the state, consider checking with your local government office to confirm if they have adopted the legislation.
Further reading
For more information on state tax programs, visit our Taxes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thomson Reuters.
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