Maryland · Prince George's County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Prince George's County, MD property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County
Prince George's County caps the yearly rise in county taxable assessment at 3%, but its 27 municipalities set their own caps for town tax (from 0% in College Park and Upper Marlboro to 10% in many towns). The county's Elderly Property Tax Credit has been suspended since June 30, 2025 and is not taking applications; public safety officers can get up to $2,500.
Apply at
Prince George's County Office of Finance, Treasury Division
Prince George's County tax: the taxable assessment on your home can rise at most 3% 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: Berwyn Heights 10%, Bladensburg 10%, Bowie 5%, Cheverly 10%, College Park 0%, Colmar Manor 5%, Cottage City 10%, District Heights 10%, Forest Heights 8%, Greenbelt 10%, Hyattsville 6%, Laurel 10%, Morningside 10%, Mount Rainier 10%, New Carrollton 10%, North Brentwood 10%, Riverdale Park 10%, University Park 10%, Upper Marlboro 0% (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.
Not available: the credit (CB-29-2022, revised by CB-007-2024) was suspended effective June 30, 2025 by Council Resolution CR-008-2025; the county's application portal is closed. The county says the credit will be administered again once new legislation is finalized.
Set by
county
Tax year
2026-27
Who qualifies
Was for homeowners 65+ (CB-29-2022 / CB-007-2024).
How to apply
Not accepting applications while suspended. Questions: [email protected] or 301-952-4030.
Up to $2,500 a year against the county property tax on the home (not more than the county tax).
Set by
county
Tax year
2026-27
Who qualifies
Owner-occupants who are full-time county firefighters, EMTs, correctional officers, police officers, public safety dispatchers or deputy sheriffs; LOSAP-eligible volunteer firefighters/EMTs; or full-time M-NCPPC public safety officers working mainly in the county.
How to apply
County employees: Property Tax Credit Application Portal; volunteers and M-NCPPC officers: contacts on the county page.
Deadline
October 1 of the fiscal year the credit is sought (County Code § 10-192.12).
Renewal
Annual; stays available while you remain a full-time public safety officer in the county (per the code).
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 Prince George's County
What property tax exemptions are there in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County caps the yearly rise in county taxable assessment at 3%, but its 27 municipalities set their own caps for town tax (from 0% in College Park and Upper Marlboro to 10% in many towns). The county's Elderly Property Tax Credit has been suspended since June 30, 2025 and is not taking applications; public safety officers can get up to $2,500. Local breaks here: Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap); Elderly Property Tax Credit (SUSPENDED); Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County Office of Finance, Treasury Division Phone: 301-952-4030 Address: Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 1100, Largo, MD 20774. 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 Prince George's County Assessment Office, which SDAT local assessment office: assessments, disabled-veteran and blind exemptions.
When is the deadline to apply in Prince George's County?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap): not confirmed; ask the office. Elderly Property Tax Credit (SUSPENDED): not confirmed; ask the office. Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit: October 1 of the fiscal year the credit is sought (County Code § 10-192.12).
Do I have to reapply every year in Prince George's County?
Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap): One-time application. Elderly Property Tax Credit (SUSPENDED): not confirmed. Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit: Annual; stays available while you remain a full-time public safety officer in the county (per the code).
Do Maryland’s statewide exemptions apply in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Prince George's County
Many towns have separate commercial and non-commercial tax rates; the caps in the table are for owner-occupied (non-commercial/residential) property.
In the SDAT 2026-27 table Landover Hills shows its 3% cap on the 'Commercial' line and N/A on 'Non Commercial', which looks reversed (the 2025-26 table showed 3% on its single residential line); the cap equals the county's 3% either way.
Median effective tax rate for Prince George's 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.