The High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application is the form the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance uses to request a credit against County real property taxes for a high performance building. It is one of the Anne Arundel County property tax credit applications the county lists for property owners, and the county publishes separate Residential and Commercial versions. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original form and the rules for the credit are published by the county.
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What is High Performance Building Property Tax Credit – Anne Arundel?
The High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form for applying for the local tax credit from County real property taxes on high performance buildings, which the county says is authorized by § 9-242 of the Tax-Property Article of the State Code.
A property tax credit reduces what you owe the county. The county explains that your liability is based on the value assessed by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and the County property tax rate, and that the credit lowers that liability by an amount set by the section of the County Code that authorizes it. A credit cannot exceed your actual liability for Anne Arundel County property taxes.
The county lists this application in two versions: High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application (Residential) and High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application (Commercial). The link behind this page points to the residential file. The Office of Finance also lists the credit as the High Performance Dwelling Property Tax Credit, and says it cannot be combined with certain other credits, such as the Public Safety Officer credit.
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. It is separate from the other county credits, such as the solar energy or geothermal energy credits, which have their own applications.
Who needs to file High Performance Building Property Tax Credit – Anne Arundel?
Owners of real property located in Anne Arundel County who want the high performance building credit against their County real property taxes use this application. The county publishes a Residential and a Commercial version, so choose the one that matches your property.
Points the county attaches to its property tax credits:
- Each credit reduces only your Anne Arundel County property taxes. It does not reduce the charges and taxes listed under the credit's limits: the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes.
- The High Performance Dwelling Property Tax Credit cannot be combined with other tax credits, according to the county's FAQ. Review the application and the County Code to see which restrictions apply to you.
- If you receive the Homestead Property Tax Credit, your liability is already reduced, which can affect other county credits.
- If your lender pays your property taxes through escrow, contact the mortgage company about how the credit may affect your escrow.
The county does not give tax advice on income taxes; ask a tax professional how a credit affects your federal or state returns.
When to file High Performance Building Property Tax Credit – Anne Arundel
Each Anne Arundel County property tax credit has its own deadline, set in the County Code that authorizes it, and the deadline is printed on the application itself. Your application must be received by that date to be timely. The Office of Finance says it has no authority to waive or extend these deadlines, so check the date on the form before you start.
If you mail the application less than 14 days before the deadline, the county suggests using a traceable form of delivery, because the county 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 the county has questions, it contacts you.
How to fill out High Performance Building Property Tax Credit – Anne Arundel
Confirm which version applies
The county lists a Residential and a Commercial High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application. Use the one that matches your property.
Check the credit's limits first
Review the application and the County Code for restrictions. The High Performance Dwelling credit cannot be combined with other tax credits, and the credit cannot exceed your County property tax liability.
Gather your property account number
Your 12-digit property tax account number (format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) is on your most recent county tax bill. You can also use the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation account identifier, looked up by property address.
Enter the details the form requests
Fill in each field of the PDF as the form asks, including the property and owner information. Follow the application's own wording for each line.
Add an email address
Provide an email address if you want the county to send a courtesy confirmation of receipt.
Note the deadline on the form
Find the receipt deadline printed on the application and plan your delivery so the Office of Finance receives it by that date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit High Performance Building Property Tax Credit – Anne Arundel
The county's credit page mentions mailing the application and names no other channel for this form; the return address and any delivery instructions are on the application itself, so follow them.
- Mail: Send the completed application so that it is received by the deadline printed on it. If you mail it less than 14 days before the deadline, use a traceable form of delivery.
- Confirmation: Give an email address on the application if you want the county to send a courtesy confirmation of receipt. If you receive none, call the Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748 to ask whether the application arrived.
- Office: The Anne Arundel County Office of Finance is at 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401, open 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
- Status: Call (410) 222-1748 to ask about the status of your application.
If you already paid your property taxes and then receive the credit, the county processes the refund of the overpayment automatically; you do not request it. 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 and suggests tracking when mailing less than 14 days out.
- Expecting the credit to lower the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes; it does not apply to them.
- Assuming the credit can be combined with other credits; the county says the High Performance Dwelling credit cannot be combined with other tax credits.
- Leaving the email address off the application and then having no confirmation that the county received it.
- Using the wrong version; the county publishes separate Residential and Commercial high performance building applications.
- Requesting a refund after paying early; the county processes refunds of overpayments automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the High Performance Building Property Tax Credit?
It is a credit against Anne Arundel County real property taxes on high performance buildings, which the county says is authorized by § 9-242 of the Tax-Property Article of the State Code. You request it with this application from the Office of Finance.
Is there a residential and a commercial application?
Yes. The county lists a High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application (Residential) and one (Commercial) as separate documents. The link behind this page points to the residential file, so choose the version that fits your property.
When is the high performance building credit application due?
The deadline is set in the County Code for this credit and printed on the application. It must be received by that date to be timely, and the Office of Finance cannot waive or extend it, so check the form before you apply.
Can I combine this credit with other Anne Arundel County tax credits?
Generally no. The county's FAQ says the High Performance Dwelling Property Tax Credit cannot be combined with other tax credits, unlike the solar and geothermal credits. Review the application and the County Code to confirm which restrictions apply.
Does the credit reduce my solid waste charge or City of Annapolis taxes?
No. County property tax credits do 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.
How do I know if the county received my application?
If you give an email address on the form, the county may send a courtesy confirmation of receipt. Without one, call the Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748. Approval is sent by letter or email.
What if I already paid my property tax bill?
If the credit is granted after you paid, you receive a refund of the overpayment. The county processes it automatically, so you do not need to request it. If an escrow account pays your taxes, contact your mortgage company.
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, is not connected to Anne Arundel County and does not file the application; you submit it through the county's channels.
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