The 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application is the form the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance uses to consider a credit against County property taxes for a full-time county 9-1-1 specialist. It is one of the Anne Arundel County property tax credit applications listed on the Office of Finance's tax credits and exemptions page. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the county at the official link.
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What is 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD?
The 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form for applying for a credit against County property taxes as a full-time county 9-1-1 specialist, as defined in §9-262 of the Tax – Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The credit is one of several local property tax credits Anne Arundel County has enacted for owners of real property in the county. A credit reduces your liability for County property taxes. That liability is based on the value assessed by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and on the County tax rate set each year by the County Executive and County Council.
The county explains the limits of any credit. It cannot be larger than your actual County property tax liability: if the liability is lower than the maximum credit, the credit reduces it to zero. It does not apply to the Solid Waste service charge, the Waterway Protection and Restoration Fund (WPRF) fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes.
This application is specific to 9-1-1 specialists. Other county employees and groups use different applications, such as the Public Safety Officer Tax Credit Application (full-time employee, retired, or volunteer versions) or the Disabled Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers Property Tax Credit Application.
Who needs to file 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD?
You use this application if you are employed full-time by Anne Arundel County as a 9-1-1 specialist and want the credit applied to County property taxes on property you own in the county.
The county follows the definition in §9-262 of the Tax – Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. A 9-1-1 specialist is a county employee whose duties include one or more of these:
- receiving and processing 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance;
- other support functions directly related to 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance;
- dispatching law enforcement officers, fire rescue services, emergency medical services and other public safety services to the scene of an emergency.
This credit does not cover other charges on your real estate tax bill, which the county says are not County property taxes. Public safety officers, retired veterans, disabled veterans and the other groups the county lists apply for their own credits on separate applications. Some county credits cannot be combined with others, so review the application and the County Code to see whether a restriction applies to you.
When to file 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD
Submit the application so that it is received by the deadline printed on it. The county says each property tax credit has a deadline set in the County Code that authorizes the credit, and the date is disclosed on the corresponding application. Your application must be received by that date to be timely.
The Office of Finance has no authority to waive or extend these deadlines. If you mail the application less than 14 days before the deadline, the county suggests using a traceable form of delivery, because it is not responsible for mail delays.
After you apply, the county sends a letter or an email when the application is approved. If the application is incomplete or raises questions, the county contacts you to finish it.
How to fill out 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD
Confirm you qualify as a 9-1-1 specialist
You must be employed full-time by Anne Arundel County in a role covered by §9-262 of the Tax – Property Article: receiving and processing 9-1-1 requests, directly related support functions, or dispatching public safety services.
Find your property tax account number
Use the 12-digit account number (format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) on your most recent County property tax bill. Without a bill, look up the account by property address on the county website, or use the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation account identifier (District, Subdivision and Account Number).
Complete the applicant and property sections
Fill in the fields as labeled on the PDF with your own details and the property that carries the County property tax. Enter only what each printed label asks for.
Add an email address
Provide an email address on the application if you want the Office of Finance to be able to confirm receipt and tell you by email that the application was approved.
Check the deadline and credit restrictions
Read the deadline printed on the application; it must be received by that date. Also read the application for any limit on combining this credit with others.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry and the account number, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD
Send the completed application to the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, which administers the county's property tax credits.
- Office of Finance: 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401. Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
- By mail: the county's guidance covers mailed applications and recommends a traceable form of delivery when you mail less than 14 days before the deadline. Follow any return instructions printed on the application.
- Receipt confirmation: if you give an email address on the application, the office may confirm receipt by email as a courtesy. If you receive no confirmation, call the Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748.
For status checks or other questions, call (410) 222-1748; Customer Service is at 410-222-1144 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the deadline printed on the application: it is set in the County Code and the Office of Finance cannot waive or extend it.
- Mailing the application close to the deadline without traceable delivery; the county is not responsible for mail delays.
- Applying when you are not a full-time Anne Arundel County employee performing the 9-1-1 duties described in §9-262 of the Tax – Property Article.
- Leaving off your email address, which is how the county may send a courtesy confirmation that it received the application.
- Expecting the credit to reduce the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes.
- Expecting a credit larger than your County property tax liability; the credit can only reduce that liability to zero.
- Entering the wrong property tax account number; the number on your bill has 12 digits in the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
- Assuming this credit can be stacked with others without checking the application and County Code for a combination restriction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit?
It is a local Anne Arundel County credit that reduces your liability for County property taxes if you are employed full-time by the county as a 9-1-1 specialist. You request it with the 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application, filed with the Office of Finance.
Who qualifies as a 9-1-1 specialist for the tax credit?
A full-time Anne Arundel County employee whose duties include receiving and processing 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance, directly related support functions, or dispatching law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical or other public safety services. The county follows §9-262 of the Tax – Property Article.
What is the deadline for the 9-1-1 specialist tax credit application?
The deadline is set in the County Code and printed on the application itself; your application must be received by that date. The Office of Finance cannot waive or extend it, so mail early and consider traceable delivery.
Where do I send the 9-1-1 specialist tax credit application?
Send it to the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401, open 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Call the Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748 if you need to confirm receipt.
Do I get a refund if I already paid my property tax bill?
Yes. If you already paid and then receive the credit, you receive a refund of the overpayment. The county processes refunds automatically and you do not need to request one. If a mortgage company pays through escrow, contact it about the effect on your escrow.
Does the credit cover the whole Anne Arundel County property tax bill?
Not necessarily. It reduces only your County property tax liability, never below zero. It does not apply to the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes.
How do I check the status of my tax credit application?
Call the county at (410) 222-1748. Once approved, the county sends a letter or an email. If the application is incomplete or has questions, the county contacts you to finish it.
Can I fill out the 9-1-1 specialist tax credit form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to Anne Arundel County and does not submit the application; you file it through the Office of Finance.
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