The Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application is the form the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance uses for the commercial revitalization credit, one of the local credits that reduce what an owner pays in Anne Arundel County property tax. It is meant for owners of property in a commercial revitalization area designated by the County Council. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original at aacounty.org and sets the deadline and the rules for the credit.
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What is Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD?
The Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form used to request the county's commercial revitalization credit against the County property taxes owed on property in a commercial revitalization area.
The county defines a commercial revitalization area as an area designated on a map adopted by ordinance of the County Council, in which qualified properties are eligible to receive revitalization credits. The definition includes the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Area as shown on the map adopted by the County Council in Bill No. 64-20. The credit is listed among the county's optional property tax credits as the Commercial Revitalization Area credit.
Like every Anne Arundel County property tax credit, it reduces your liability for County property taxes. Your liability is based on the value assessed by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and the County property tax rate. A credit cannot exceed your actual County liability: if the liability is lower than the maximum credit, it is reduced to $0.
The credit 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. The county publishes a separate application for each of its other credits, such as the High Performance Building, Public Safety Officer and Conservation Land credits.
Who needs to file Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD?
Owners of real property located in a commercial revitalization area designated on a map adopted by the Anne Arundel County Council apply with this form. The area includes the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Area shown on the map adopted in Bill No. 64-20, and the property must be a qualified property within an eligible area. The county's page does not list the individual qualifying conditions, so read the application and the County Code for the credit before you apply.
Points to check before you apply:
- The credit reduces only Anne Arundel County property taxes. It does not reduce the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes.
- You cannot receive credits worth more than your actual County property tax liability.
- Some county credits cannot be combined with others, and the Homestead Property Tax Credit can change how much other credits are worth. The application and the County Code say whether a restriction applies to this credit.
- If a mortgage company pays your property taxes through escrow, contact it about how the credit affects your escrow.
Property owners who want a different county credit, such as one for conservation land or high performance buildings, use that credit's own application.
When to file Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD
The deadline is the one set in the County Code for this credit, and it is printed on the application. The county says your application must be received by that date to be timely, and its office has no authority to waive or extend it. The county page does not repeat the date for this credit, so read it on the form before you start.
If you mail the application less than 14 days before the deadline, the county suggests a traceable form of delivery, because Anne Arundel County is not responsible for delays in mail delivery. If you have already paid your property tax bill when the credit is approved, the overpayment is refunded automatically and you do not need to request it.
How to fill out Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD
Confirm your property is in the area
Check that the property lies in a commercial revitalization area designated on a map adopted by the County Council, which includes the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Area shown in Bill No. 64-20.
Find your property tax account number
Use your most recent County property tax bill: the 12-digit account number in the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. Without a bill, look up your property address on the county website, or find the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation account identifier (District, Subdivision and Account Number).
Read the credit's rules and deadline
Read the conditions and the application deadline printed on the application and in the County Code. Check whether the credit can be combined with other credits you receive.
Complete the applicant and property sections
Enter the owner and property details the form requests, using the same names and account information that appear on your tax bill.
Add an email address
Give an email address on the application if you want the Office of Finance to confirm receipt by email as a courtesy.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check every entry, add any signature the form requires, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application – Anne Arundel County, MD
Submit the completed application to the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, which issues the credit, using the delivery method printed on the application. Confirm it with the Tax Office at (410) 222-1748 if the form leaves any doubt.
- In person or by mail: Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday.
- Mail timing: if you mail the application less than 14 days before the deadline, use a traceable form of delivery.
- Confirmation: the office may confirm receipt by email as a courtesy if you give an email address on the application. If you hear nothing, call the Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748.
- Status: once approved, the county sends a letter or an email. If the application is incomplete or has open questions, the county contacts you. You can also call (410) 222-1748 to ask about status.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the county's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the deadline printed on the application and expecting an exception; the deadline is set in the County Code and the Office of Finance cannot waive or extend it.
- Mailing the application less than 14 days before the deadline without a traceable form of delivery; the county is not responsible for mail delays.
- Leaving out your email address on the application and then getting no email confirmation of receipt.
- Expecting the credit to reduce the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes; it reduces only County property taxes.
- Expecting a credit larger than your County property tax liability; the credit cannot reduce the liability below $0.
- Not checking whether this credit can be combined with other credits you receive, or how the Homestead Property Tax Credit affects it.
- Not telling your mortgage company about the credit when it pays your property taxes through escrow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application?
It is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance application for the commercial revitalization credit, which reduces the County property taxes of qualified property in a designated commercial revitalization area, including the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay Area.
What is the deadline for this Anne Arundel County tax credit application?
The deadline is set in the County Code for this credit and printed on the application. The county says it must be received by that date and that the Office of Finance cannot waive or extend it, so check the form for the exact date.
Does the credit reduce my whole property tax bill?
No. It reduces only your Anne Arundel County property taxes. It does not apply to the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes, and it cannot exceed your County liability.
How do I know if my application was approved?
The county sends a letter or an email once the application is approved. You can also call (410) 222-1748 to ask about its status. If the application is incomplete, the county contacts you to finish it.
What if I already paid my property tax bill?
If a credit is applied after you paid, you receive a refund of the overpayment. The county processes refunds automatically, so you do not need to request one. If a mortgage company pays your taxes from escrow, contact it about the effect on your escrow.
Where do I find my property tax account number?
It is the 12-digit number, in the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX, on your most recent County property tax bill. Without a bill, look up your address on the county website, or use the account identifier from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Can I combine this credit with other Anne Arundel County credits?
It depends on the credit. The county says some credits cannot be combined with others and that the Homestead Property Tax Credit can affect the value of other credits. Review the application and the County Code for any restriction.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application with the county; you submit it through the Office of Finance channels.
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