MD HB888

Expands Washington County's disabled veterans property tax credit eligibility to include members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Public Health Service by changing the definition from "active military, naval, or air service" to "uniformed services" as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 101

The property tax credit equals a percentage of property tax on the dwelling house matching the veteran's service-connected disability rating as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Surviving spouses who have not remarried may continue receiving the tax credit on a dwelling house previously owned by the disabled veteran, provided they own and reside in the property

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