Maryland Property Tax Savings & Assessment Review Center
Are You Paying More Property Tax Than You Need To?
Free Maryland Property Tax Check for Montgomery County, Prince George's County and Howard County homeowners.
Check your property assessment and see which verified Maryland or county tax programs may be worth investigating.
First, the basics
Three Different Tools, Not One Single Freeze
Property tax relief in Maryland is not one program. It is three distinct tools with different purposes, different agencies, and different timelines. Understanding the difference helps you know what to check.
1. The Maryland Homestead Credit
The Homestead Credit limits how much the taxable assessment of your principal residence can grow from year to year. It does not cap or freeze your home's market value, and it is not automatic: you apply once and the credit stays in place.
2. Senior and County Credits
Income-based credits, elderly credits and county senior credits can reduce the tax you actually pay when you meet each program's rules. The State Homeowners' Property Tax Credit is income-based. Montgomery, Prince George's and Howard Counties each run their own programs with their own deadlines.
3. The Assessment Appeal
An assessment appeal challenges the market value Maryland has placed on your property for tax purposes. The assessment itself is set by SDAT, and every homeowner has the right to review comparable sales and petition for a change during the appeal window.
Different homeowners benefit from different combinations of these tools. The check below screens your situation against the programs that are actually open and verified, and separately reviews whether your assessment deserves a second look.
Free Maryland Property Tax Check
Where Would You Like to Start?
Answer a few short questions. You may qualify for programs worth checking, and your answers never leave this page until you choose to submit them.
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Who Reviews This With You
Marc Cormier, SRES, Serving Montgomery, Prince George's & Howard Counties
Marc is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and full-time Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, licensed in Maryland. He works with homeowners every week on the practical side of their tax bill: understanding assessments, comparing what similar homes actually sold for, and deciding whether to appeal.
Marc does not determine eligibility for any tax program. What he can do is help you understand the landscape, point you to the official application steps, and provide a comparable-sales review when you are weighing an assessment appeal.
How the check works
Helpful First, Lead Generation Second
- Answer short questions about your property, household and situation.
- See possible programs with official government links, status and deadlines.
- See assessment findings based on the review questions you answered.
- Choose whether to submit your results and request a free comparable-sales review.
- Your results go to Marc, you get a confirmation, and you decide whether to schedule a call.
Privacy promise
We Never Ask for Sensitive Documents
- No Social Security Numbers, tax returns, bank statements, VA letters, medical records or government ID images. Ever.
- Sensitive applications are completed directly through the official government site administering the program.
- This tool only screens. It never determines eligibility, and it never selects a program for you.
- Your answers stay in your browser until you choose to submit the optional lead form at the end.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool decide whether I qualify for anything?
No. This is an educational screening tool. It can tell you which programs may be worth investigating based on your answers, but final eligibility is determined by the government agency administering each program. Always verify current requirements and deadlines on the official agency page before applying.
What does "Last Verified" mean on each program?
Every program card shows the date Marc last checked the program against the official government page, currently August 27, 2026. Program status, income limits and deadlines can change, so the next review date is also shown on each card. The official agency page linked on each card is always the final authority.
Is the Maryland Homestead Credit the same as an assessment appeal?
No. The Homestead Credit limits growth in the taxable assessment of your principal residence from year to year. An assessment appeal challenges the market value SDAT assigned to your property. They are separate processes with separate applications, and you may review both.
What should I do if a program shows as closed or suspended?
Do not apply. Programs shown as APPLICATION CLOSED or SUSPENDED are not currently accepting applications. Check the official county or state page linked on the card for the next application period or for a status change.
Which counties does this tool cover?
The tool screens State of Maryland programs for every county, plus county-specific programs for Montgomery County, Prince George's County and Howard County. If your property is in another Maryland county, statewide programs still apply to you.
