Maryland · Caroline County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Caroline County, MD property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Caroline County, on top of Maryland’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.
What is different in Caroline County
Caroline County caps the yearly rise in county taxable assessment at 5%, but its towns differ (Denton 3%; Federalsburg, Greensboro, Marydel, Preston and Goldsboro 10%). The county has its own Senior Credit for owners 70 and older who have owned property in the county for 15 years, and SDAT lists it among counties that add to the state Homeowners' credit.
Apply at
Caroline County Tax Office (Office of Finance, Tax Division)
Phone
410-479-0410
Local breaks
Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap), County Senior Credit
Tax year
2026-27
Where to apply in Caroline County
Caroline County Tax Office (Office of Finance, Tax Division)
Caroline County tax: the taxable assessment on your home can rise at most 5% a year; State tax: 10% a year. You pay no tax on the part of an increase above the cap. Towns with a different cap for town tax: Denton 3%, Federalsburg 10%, Goldsboro 10%, Greensboro 10%, Marydel 10%, Preston 10% (see the table).
Set by
state program, local amount
Tax year
2026-27
Who qualifies
Owner-occupants of their principal residence; no age or income limit.
How to apply
One-time application to SDAT (online at Maryland OneStop / sdathtc.dat.maryland.gov, or the paper form). Check SDAT Real Property Search first: if it shows 'No Application', apply.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Caroline County
What property tax exemptions are there in Caroline County?
Caroline County caps the yearly rise in county taxable assessment at 5%, but its towns differ (Denton 3%; Federalsburg, Greensboro, Marydel, Preston and Goldsboro 10%). The county has its own Senior Credit for owners 70 and older who have owned property in the county for 15 years, and SDAT lists it among counties that add to the state Homeowners' credit. Local breaks here: Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap); County Senior Credit.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Caroline County?
Caroline County Tax Office (Office of Finance, Tax Division) Phone: 410-479-0410 Address: 109 Market Street, Room 133, P.O. Box 459, Denton, MD 21629. Also: Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) – Tax Credit Programs, which state program: Homestead and Homeowners' tax credits (and county supplements run through the HTC form). Also: SDAT Caroline County Assessment Office, which SDAT local assessment office: assessments, disabled-veteran and blind exemptions.
When is the deadline to apply in Caroline County?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap): not confirmed; ask the office. County Senior Credit: May 31 to be on the original tax bill.
Do I have to reapply every year in Caroline County?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap): One-time application. County Senior Credit: File once; no yearly re-filing.
Do Maryland’s statewide exemptions apply in Caroline County too?
Yes. The statewide breaks on our Maryland page apply here as well, for example Homestead Property Tax Credit, Homeowners' Property Tax Credit (circuit breaker) and Disabled Veteran Exemption (100% service-connected). This page adds what Caroline County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Caroline County
Applications for the state Homeowners' credit can be picked up at the Caroline County Tax Office, 109 Market Street, Room 133, Denton.
Median effective tax rate for Caroline County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.