The High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application is the form the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance uses for the county real property tax credit on high performance buildings. It is one of the Anne Arundel County property tax credit applications listed on the county's tax credits and exemptions page, and the file at the link on this page is the commercial version. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF and its instructions are published by the county.
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What is High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application?
The High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form used to request the county's tax credit against County real property taxes on high performance buildings, a credit authorized by § 9-242 of the Tax-Property Article of the State Code.
The county lists two versions of the application on its tax credits and exemptions page: High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application (Residential) and High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application (Commercial). The file name and link on this page point to the commercial version.
A property tax credit reduces your liability for Anne Arundel 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 set each tax year. If your actual liability is smaller than the maximum credit allowed by County Code, the credit reduces it to $0; you cannot receive credits greater than your actual County liability.
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 credits the county lists, such as the Homeowner's Property Tax Credit run by the State.
Who needs to file High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application?
Owners of real property in Anne Arundel County who want the high performance building credit against their County real property taxes use this application. The county lists a Residential and a Commercial version; the file linked on this page is the commercial one.
Points the county's page attaches to this credit:
- 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.
- Certain credits, such as the High Performance Dwelling Property Tax Credit, cannot be combined with other tax credits. Check the application and the County Code for the exact restriction.
- If you receive the Homestead Property Tax Credit, your actual liability is already reduced, which can affect the amount of other county credits.
- If a mortgage company pays your property taxes from escrow, contact it to find out how the credit affects your escrow.
The county's page does not describe who may sign for an owner; follow the signature block printed on the application.
When to file High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application
Each Anne Arundel County property tax credit has its own deadline, set in the County Code that authorizes it and printed on the corresponding application. Your application must be received by the date on the form to be considered timely. The Office of Finance says it 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 the county is not responsible for mail delays. If you give an email address on the application, the office may send a courtesy confirmation of receipt; if none arrives, call the Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748 to ask whether it was received.
Because a credit cannot exceed your County tax liability, the county notes you may wish to apply for different credits in different tax years to get the full benefit.
How to fill out High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application
Confirm you have the right version
The county publishes a Residential and a Commercial High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application. Make sure this commercial file fits your property.
Gather your property tax account number
Your 12-digit account number (format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) is on your most recent County property tax bill. You can also look it up by address on the county website, or use the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation account identifier.
Check restrictions before you apply
Review the application and the County Code for whether this credit can be combined with other credits you receive. Remember it reduces only County property taxes.
Complete the applicant and property sections
Enter the owner and property details exactly as the form asks, and give an email address if you want the county's courtesy confirmation of receipt.
Check the deadline on the form
Find the deadline printed on the application. It must be received by the Office of Finance by that date; the county cannot extend it.
Sign, review and download the PDF
Complete the signature block as printed, review 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 Application
Send the completed application to the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, following the return instructions printed on the form. The county's FAQ refers to mailing applications and to confirming receipt by email; it lists no separate online portal for this credit.
- Office of Finance: 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401. Hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
- Mail: if you mail the application less than 14 days before the deadline, use a traceable form of delivery.
- Questions and status: call the Tax Office or Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748. After approval, the county sends a letter or an email. If the application is incomplete, the county contacts you.
If you have already paid your property taxes and then receive the credit, the county processes the refund automatically; you do not need to request it. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the county's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting after the deadline printed on the application; the Office of Finance cannot waive or extend deadlines set in the County Code.
- Mailing the application less than 14 days before the deadline without a traceable delivery method; the county is not responsible for mail delays.
- 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 applies only to County property taxes.
- Combining this credit with another credit without checking the application and County Code; some credits cannot be combined.
- Leaving out an email address when you want a courtesy confirmation of receipt.
- Using the residential application for a commercial property, or the reverse; the county publishes separate Residential and Commercial versions.
- Not telling the mortgage company about the credit when taxes are paid through escrow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the High Performance Building Property Tax Credit Application?
It is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form for a tax credit against County real property taxes on high performance buildings, authorized by § 9-242 of the Tax-Property Article of the State Code. The county lists Residential and Commercial versions.
Does the Anne Arundel County property tax credit lower my whole 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.
What is the deadline for the high performance building credit?
The deadline is set in the County Code and printed on the application itself, and the application must be received by that date. The Office of Finance says it has no authority to waive or extend deadlines.
Can I combine this credit with other Anne Arundel County credits?
Not always. The county says certain credits, such as the High Performance Dwelling Property Tax Credit, cannot be combined with other credits. Read the application and the County Code for the restriction that applies to your credit.
How do I check the status of my tax credit application?
Call (410) 222-1748. The county sends a letter or email once an application is approved, and contacts you if it is incomplete. If you gave an email address, you may also get a courtesy confirmation of receipt.
Will I get a refund if I already paid my property tax?
Yes. If you paid your taxes and then receive the credit, you get a refund of the overpayment, processed automatically without a request. If a mortgage company pays through escrow, ask it how the credit affects your escrow.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent, 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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