MD HB1482

Counties and municipal corporations in Maryland would be required to grant property tax credits to disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, changing from the current optional ("may") provision

Eligibility expands from veterans with 100% service-connected disability to those with at least 20% disability rating, and now includes both permanent and nonpermanent disabilities

Property tax credit amounts increase based on disability rating: 80% credit for 70%+ disability (up from 50% for 75%+), 40% credit for 50-69% disability (up from 25% for 50-74%), and a new 20% credit tier for 20-49% disability

Veterans must have federal adjusted gross income not exceeding $100,000 and must submit DD Form 214 and VA disability certification to apply

Effective June 1, 2026, applicable to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026