Maryland · Worcester County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Worcester County, MD property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Worcester 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 Worcester County
SDAT's 2026-27 table lists a 0% Homestead cap for Worcester County tax (its 2024-25 and 2025-26 tables listed 3%), which would mean the county taxable assessment on a principal residence with the Homestead credit does not rise; the county has not published its cap, so confirm with the Treasurer. Ocean City uses 0%, while Berlin (5%), Snow Hill (3%) and Pocomoke City (10%) cap town tax at higher rates. No other county-only homeowner credits are published.
Apply at
Worcester County Treasurer's Office
Phone
410-632-0686
Local breaks
Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap)
Tax year
2026-27
We could not confirm all of Worcester County’s local rules yet. Some facts on this page rest on limited sources. Call the office below before you rely on them.
Worcester County tax: the taxable assessment on your home can rise at most 0% (the taxable assessment used for this tax cannot rise from one year to the next); 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: Berlin 5%, Pocomoke City 10%, Snow Hill 3% (see the table). Note: SDAT's 2024-25 and 2025-26 tables showed 3% for Worcester County; the 0% for 2026-27 is not confirmed by a county source.
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 Worcester County
What property tax exemptions are there in Worcester County?
SDAT's 2026-27 table lists a 0% Homestead cap for Worcester County tax (its 2024-25 and 2025-26 tables listed 3%), which would mean the county taxable assessment on a principal residence with the Homestead credit does not rise; the county has not published its cap, so confirm with the Treasurer. Ocean City uses 0%, while Berlin (5%), Snow Hill (3%) and Pocomoke City (10%) cap town tax at higher rates. No other county-only homeowner credits are published. Local breaks here: Homestead Property Tax Credit (local cap).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Worcester County?
Worcester County Treasurer's Office Phone: 410-632-0686 Address: Worcester County Government Center, One W. Market St., Room 1105, Snow Hill, MD 21863. 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 Worcester County Assessment Office, which SDAT local assessment office: assessments, disabled-veteran and blind exemptions.
Do I have to reapply every year in Worcester County?
Do Maryland’s statewide exemptions apply in Worcester 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 Worcester County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Worcester County
Pocomoke City has separate rates for homestead (H) and non-homestead (N) property; the 10% cap applies to the homestead class.
Median effective tax rate for Worcester 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.