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Real Property Tax Credit Information

Senior Citizens and Veterans	Harford County Council Bill 17-021 and Bill 18-038, will provide a 20% tax credit for a maximum of five years, on County property taxes for individuals who are over 65 years of age, have a dwelling with an assessed value of $400,000 or less, and who either own and have lived in the dwelling for at least 40 years or are a retiree or surviving spouse of a retiree of the United States’ Uniformed Services. The Senior Citizen and Veteran Tax Credit Rules and Regulations were adopted February 7, 2019. Applications for tax year FY2020 will be available January 15, 2019. Printable application and instructions.
Historic	Harford County offers a tax credit to an owner of a structure designated as a Harford County historic landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission for the expense incurred for the restoration of the landmark and a tax credit for the added value of the restored historic landmarks. For more information and link to the tax credit application use the following link: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/2416/County-Tax-Credits-for-Historic-Rehabili
Homeowner	The State of Maryland provides a credit for the real property tax bill for homeowners of all ages who qualify on the basis of gross household income. This credit must be applied for annually. 2018 Application and Instructions 2017 Application and Instructions 2016 Application and Instructions 2015 Application and Instructions
Landfill	Taxpayers who reside on their property, and whose home is located within 1,000 feet of the Scarboro Landfill may receive a tax credit for being adversely impacted by their property's proximity to the landfill.
Solar/Geothermal Energy	Taxpayers can receive real property tax credits for installation of qualifying energy conservation devices on their properties. For the tax credit application and additional information, click on the link below: Solar/Geothermal Energy Application