The Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application for years 2 through 50 is the form the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance uses to renew a county credit on the dwelling of an eligible retired veteran. It is one of the Anne Arundel County property tax credit applications, and it must be filed again every year; first-year applicants use the separate "Initial Application (Year 1)" version. 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.
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What is Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Years 2-50 – Anne Arundel County, MD?
The Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application (For Years 2 Through 50 of the Credit) is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form on which a retired veteran applies each year for a credit against County real property taxes on the dwelling that is their principal residence.
The credit is created by County Code § 4-2-319, which the form tells you to read because it decides whether the qualifications are met. A retired veteran, as defined there and in § 9-258(a)(3)(ii) of the Tax-Property Article of the State Code, is an individual at least 65 years old who is a retired member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard.
The form's certification explains the limits. The credit applies to County real property taxes only, after any mandatory property tax credits, supplements and deferrals. It does not apply to State real property taxes or to other fees or charges on the tax bill. It is available for one taxable year at a time and may be renewed on annual application for forty-nine additional taxable years, up to a total of 50 years.
This version is for years 2 through 50. The form says that anyone applying for the first time must use the "Initial Application (Year 1)" version instead.
Who needs to file Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Years 2-50 – Anne Arundel County, MD?
Retired veterans who already received the credit and want it applied again use this form. The form is for years 2 through 50 of the credit; if this is your first year applying, use the "Initial Application (Year 1)" version instead.
To qualify, the form asks you to confirm three things:
- You are 65 or older before the start of the fiscal year for which you seek the credit, and you are a retired member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard.
- The assessed value of your dwelling is $800,000 or less.
- You own the property, use it as your principal residence, and will occupy it for more than six months of the July 1 through June 30 period the application covers.
Only one applicant may be named on the form, even if the property has several owners. County Code § 4-2-319(c) adds that the credit is not combined with other optional property tax credits permitted under Title 9 of the Tax-Property Article or Title 2 of the County Code.
The credit ends after fifty taxable years, on the death of the eligible owner, or when the owner no longer lives in or owns the dwelling. The applicant must tell the Office of Finance if they stop meeting the requirements.
When to file Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Years 2-50 – Anne Arundel County, MD
File the application on or before April 1 immediately before the taxable year for which you want the credit. The version of the form on this page states that it must be received by April 1, 2027 to be considered for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2028.
You must apply every year; one approval does not carry forward. An application filed after April 1 is not allowed for that year and is treated as an application for the next succeeding taxable year. The county's FAQ adds that deadlines are set in County Code and the Office of Finance has no authority to waive or extend them.
If you give an email address, the Office of Finance sends a receipt confirmation within 10 business days of receiving the application. Notification is sent when the application is approved or denied; you can also call (410) 222-1748 to ask about its status.
Documents you need
- A copy of a valid Maryland-issued government identification card, such as a Maryland driver's license, that shows your date of birth and current address. The form says applications are not processed unless all required documents are included.
- Any additional documentation the Office of Finance requests to establish eligibility for the credit; the form says this may be requested as necessary.
How to fill out Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Years 2-50 – Anne Arundel County, MD
Check that this is the right version
Use this form only if you are applying for years 2 through 50 of the credit. If this is your first year, use the "Initial Application (Year 1)" version.
Name the applicant and owners
Enter the name of the applicant for the tax credit, one applicant only, then the name(s) of the property owner(s). Type or print using ink only.
Enter the property address
Fill in the property address, City, State and Zip Code of the dwelling that is your principal residence.
Enter the Parcel ID number
Write the Parcel ID# as District/Subdivision/Account Number, as shown by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation account identifier.
Add contact details
Enter a primary telephone number, a secondary telephone number and your email address. The email address is where the Office of Finance sends the receipt confirmation.
Give a different mailing address if needed
Complete the mailing address, city, state and Zip Code only if it differs from the property address.
Answer the eligibility questions
Check Yes or No for the age and retired service question, the assessed value of $800,000 or less question, and the ownership, principal residence and more-than-six-months occupancy question.
Mark the required documentation line
Mark the line for the copy of a valid Maryland-issued government identification card showing date of birth and current address, and include that copy.
Read the certification
Read the certification, which covers County Code § 4-2-319, the one-year term, annual re-application, the April 1 filing rule, termination of the credit and the duty to notify the Office of Finance.
Sign and date the application
The applicant signs and dates at the bottom, declaring under penalties of perjury that the information is true, correct and complete.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every answer and the ID copy, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Years 2-50 – Anne Arundel County, MD
You can return the application by email or by mail to the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance.
- Email: send the completed, signed application with your ID copy to [email protected].
- Mail: Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, Attn: Tax Credits, 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401.
The county suggests a traceable form of delivery for mailed applications and says it is not responsible for mail delays; its FAQ gives this advice especially when you mail less than 14 days before the deadline. The application must be received by the April 1 deadline.
If you gave an email address, expect a receipt confirmation within 10 business days; contact the office if none arrives. For questions call 410-222-1748 (Hearing/Speech Impaired 711) or write to [email protected]. The Office of Finance is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using this Years 2-50 form for a first application; first-year applicants must use the "Initial Application (Year 1)" version.
- Assuming last year's approval renews itself; the form says you must submit an application each year.
- Sending the application after April 1 and expecting the credit that year; a late application is treated as one for the next succeeding taxable year.
- Leaving out the copy of the Maryland-issued ID, or sending one without date of birth or current address; applications are not processed without all required documents.
- Listing more than one applicant; the form allows one applicant only.
- Answering Yes to the dwelling question when the assessed value is above $800,000, or to the residence question when you will not occupy the property more than six months of the covered period.
- Not notifying the Office of Finance after you stop owning or living in the dwelling or no longer meet the eligibility requirements.
- Mailing the form without traceable delivery close to the deadline; the county is not responsible for mail delays.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application for years 2-50?
It is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form used to renew the retired veterans credit against County real property taxes on your principal residence. It covers years 2 through 50 of the credit and must be filed every year.
When is the retired veterans property tax credit application due?
On or before April 1 immediately before the taxable year you want the credit. The version here must be received by April 1, 2027 for the year beginning July 1, 2027. The county's Office of Finance has no authority to waive or extend the deadline.
What happens if I file after April 1?
The credit is disallowed for that year, and the application is treated as one for the next succeeding taxable year. County Code § 4-2-319(e) and the form's certification both state this rule.
Do I have to reapply for the credit every year?
Yes. The form says you must submit an application each year. The credit lasts one taxable year, may be renewed for forty-nine additional years, and ends after fifty taxable years in total.
What do I attach to the application?
A copy of a valid Maryland-issued government identification card, such as a Maryland driver's license, showing your date of birth and current address. Applications are not processed without it, and the office may request more documentation.
Where do I send the application?
Email it to [email protected] or mail it to Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, Attn: Tax Credits, 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401. Use traceable delivery if you mail it, because the county is not responsible for mail delays.
How do I know the county received my application?
If you listed an email address, the Office of Finance sends a receipt confirmation within 10 business days. If none arrives, contact the office at 410-222-1748. Approval or denial is notified afterward.
Does the credit reduce State property taxes or other charges on my bill?
No. The certification says the credit applies to County real property taxes only, not to State real property taxes or other fees or charges on your property tax bill.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit applications to Anne Arundel County; you send the completed form to the Office of Finance yourself.
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