| WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (January 9, 2026) – Washington County Government shares that the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) has recently sent out reassessment notices for “Group 2” residential and commercial properties in its 2026 reassessment. Maryland reassesses one-third of all properties every year on a three-year cycle. The notice details both your old and new market values and indicates potential tax credits you may be receiving. To support affordability, the State of Maryland and Washington County, Maryland, use a phased-in reassessment system for increasing property values when the property is the owner’s principal residence (Homestead Tax Credit). This phased-in reassessment reduces the financial impact of significant value hikes and spreads it equally over three years, while decreases take full effect immediately. The Homestead Tax Credit limits how much the taxable assessment of a homeowner’s principal residence can increase each year, regardless of income. For eligible property owners, State law caps the annual increase at 10%, and Washington County Governments has adopted an even lower limit with a 5% cap on annual increases. Homeowners must submit a one-time application and meet program requirements to receive the Homestead Tax Credit. Property owners in Washington County are encouraged to review their assessment notices and explore available tax credit programs, such as the Homestead Tax Credit and Homeowners’ Tax Credit, to reduce their tax burden. For more information, visit SDAT’s website at dat.maryland.gov. If you believe the new total market value on your notice does not accurately reflect the market value of your property, you have the right to file an appeal with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation; and, appeals must be filed with SDAT within 45 days of receipt of the reassessment notice. To read the full release form the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, visit http://bit.ly/4jyfaKh |
| Links to Maryland Tax Credit Programs |
| Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program: https://wcmd.info/3LyXtO9 Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit Program: https://wcmd.info/4bxmJ1E Renters’ Tax Credits: https://wcmd.info/4qpUlTK Maryland OneStop: https://onestop.md.gov/ |
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