Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Military Service Member
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 647
Summary
The bill authorizes Baltimore City and Maryland counties or municipalities to provide a property tax credit on the home of a surviving spouse of a military service member when the spouse does not qualify for the existing exemption. It also removes the previous rule that the house must be bought within a set time after the service member’s death. The credit becomes available for tax years that start after June 30 2026.
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