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HB 1330

Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit – Year–Round Application

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Hornberger and 1 co-sponsor

Maryland expands Homeowners' Property Tax Credit eligibility by allowing year-round applications instead of fixed filing periods, reducing administrative barriers for qualifying homeowners.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 782
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Bill Summary · HB 1330

Legislative bill overview

HB 1330 modifies Maryland's Homeowners' Property Tax Credit program to allow year-round applications instead of restricting applications to a specific filing period. The bill expands eligibility access by removing temporal barriers to when homeowners can apply for the tax credit that reduces property tax liability for qualifying residents.

Why is this important

Property tax credits directly reduce homeowners' tax burden, affecting household budgets and housing affordability. Allowing year-round applications removes administrative deadlines that may cause eligible homeowners to miss assistance, particularly those unaware of the program or facing life circumstances that delay their application during traditional windows.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Year-round processing could increase workload for tax administrators, potentially requiring additional staffing or resources for the Department of Assessments and Taxation
  • Fraud prevention: Longer application windows may complicate verification procedures and audit trails compared to concentrated filing periods
  • Budget predictability: Removing application deadlines could create uncertainty in when credits will be claimed, making revenue forecasting and budget planning more difficult for the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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