Under Maryland Tax Property Law Section 7-208, “a veteran who was honorable discharged and is confirmed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100 percent service-connected disability may apply for a full exemption from real estate taxes for the house she/he owns in Maryland.” There are some requirements to be eligible for the exemption as follows:
1. The house must be the legal residence of the veteran, meaning, it must be the primary place where the veteran lives.
2. The veteran or surviving spouse must own the house/
3. The house must be occupied by no more than two families.
4. The 100 percent service-connected disability must not be the result of misconduct by the veteran.
5. The disability must be reasonably certain to continue for the life of the veteran.
To learn if you or a spouse qualify or to read more click here: https://home.army.mil/meade/index.php/about/Garrison/public-affairs/digital-meade/new-law-requires-real-estate-tax-refunds-some