MD HB606

Expands eligibility for residential property tax payment deferrals in Anne Arundel County to include members of reserve components of the U.S. armed forces, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Public Health Service who have been found permanently and totally disabled

Changes terminology in existing law from "members of the United States armed forces" to "service members" to encompass the broader categories of eligible individuals

Property owners must still meet existing requirements: resided in the dwelling for at least 5 consecutive years, be at least 62 years old or permanently disabled, and meet income eligibility requirements

Takes effect June 1, 2026, and applies to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026