Is Your Assessment Too High?

 

 

  

 

 

If you live in a household with a combined income of less than $60,000 consider applying for the property tax credit. The filing deadline is September 1, 2008. To learn more about this credit, visit http http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/htc.html or call the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at 888-246-5941. You can also request an application and more information from the office of Senator E.J. Pipkin, 410-841-3639 or ej.pipkin@senate.state.md.us.

 

 

 

The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation features an online database at http://www.dat.state.md.us/. Simply click “Real Property Data Search” to look up your property and get a better idea of what your home’s assessed value versus comparable homes in your county. You can also call the State Assessments office at 888-246-5941 to request information about your assessment.

 

 

 

The Homestead Credit is designed to provide a credit for homeowners that experience rapidly rising assessments. Homeowners must submit a one-time application in order to apply for the homestead tax credit. You can file the application electronically by going to www.dat.state.md.us.  Each property owner’s application form has a unique 8-digit security “Access Number” for submitting the application on the internet.  You can also contact the Homestead Tax Credit Division at 866-650-8783.