Credit Eligibility Calculator

You may not be aware of tax credits that exist for qualifying citizens who own their primary residence in Howard County. Complete the following questions to see if you may be eligible.

# of People In Your Household

How many people reside in your home? (If you have more than 6 persons in your household, call 410-313-2062 for assistance).

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Gross Income

What is the total income of all residents of your home from the previous tax year before any deductions or exemptions are taken?

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Age

What is the age of the oldest living owner of your home?

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Asset 1 - Current Balances

As of the end of last year, what was the total current balance in cash, savings, and checking accounts held by owners of your home?

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Asset 2 - Retirement Savings

As of the end of last year, what is the amount of investments in qualified retirement plans and individual retirement accounts for all owners of your home?

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Asset 3 - Non-Retirement Investments

As of the end of last year, what was the net worth of investments held by all owners of your home?

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# of Years in Home

How long have you owned and resided in your home?

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Retired Military

Is an owner who is 65 or older retired from Uniformed Services of the United States?

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Accessibility Features

Have you recently or are you considering adding Accessibility Features to your home?

Click here to see a list of Accessibility Features eligible for County Tax Credit.

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Results

Given the information that you have provided, you are likely eligible for the following tax credits:

Aging In Place Tax Credit

Homestead Tax Credit

MD Homeowners Property Tax Credit

Trash, Bay, and Watershed Protection Fee Hardship Credit

Livable Homes Tax Credit

Senior Tax Credit

Please Note: Additional conditions for the tax credits above may apply. Please download and read all application and information forms.

Homestead Tax Credit Information

All Owner-Occupied properties in Howard County are eligible for the Homestead Tax Credit if they have applied with and been approved by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) after December 31, 2007. Click here to look up your property on the SDAT Website and verify that it has been approved. The last line on the display should read HOMESTEAD APPLICATION STATUS: Approved with a date. If it does not, begin your application by clicking the "Howard County Homestead Tax Credit" link provided above.

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*Results received using this questionnaire are preliminary in nature and determine potential eligibility. Credits are awarded based on completed application and verification of qualifying criteria. Howard County does not capture or store any identifying taxpayer information in the process of determining eligibility via this questionnaire