The Uniformed Service Member Application is the Frederick County Treasury Department's form for the uniformed service property tax credit; the PDF itself is titled County and Frederick City Uniformed Service Members Property Tax Credit Application. It is one of the Frederick County property tax forms, and it serves retired members of the uniformed services, veterans with a service-connected disability and certain surviving spouses. A new application is due every year by October 1. 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 the agency link.
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What is Uniformed Service Member Application – Frederick County, MD?
The Uniformed Service Member Application, printed as the County and Frederick City Uniformed Service Members Property Tax Credit Application, is the Frederick County Treasury Department form used to apply for the uniformed service property tax credit on your home.
The form has two pages. Section 1 is completed by the homeowner or applicant: date of application, parcel ID, name, property address, phone and email, plus the eligibility statements that apply. Page 2 asks whether you will live in the property on July 1 of the tax year and for more than 6 months after, lists the documents every application must include, and closes with a certification signed under penalty of perjury. The block marked "DO NOT WRITE BELOW – TREASURY USE ONLY" is for the Treasury's approval or disapproval.
The county's Tax Credits page lists this application next to other credit applications: the Elderly Individuals Tax Credit, the Partially Disabled Veteran Tax Credit and a Senior Tax Credit (Supplement), among others. This form is only for the Uniformed Service credit. A veteran with a 50-99% service-connected disability rating can choose it over the Partially Disabled Veteran Credit by initialing a statement on page 1.
Who needs to file Uniformed Service Member Application – Frederick County, MD?
Homeowners who qualify for the Uniformed Service credit complete this application. The form lists three eligibility statements, and you check each one that applies:
- You are at least 65 years old and a retired member of the uniformed services of the United States (U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the military reserves or the National Guard.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs has declared you to have a service-connected disability. Enter the percentage from your current award letter.
- You are a surviving spouse who has not remarried, of either a retired uniformed service member who was at least 65, or an active duty, honorably discharged or retired uniformed service member with a service-connected disability.
The property must be your principal address for at least six months of the tax year, including July 1st. You cannot receive this credit and the Senior Tax Credit at the same time. If your disability rating is between 50-99%, you initial a statement saying you know about the Partially Disabled Veteran Credit and choose this credit instead; the statement refers to federal adjusted gross income for the preceding calendar year above a threshold printed on the form.
When to file Uniformed Service Member Application – Frederick County, MD
The application is due every year by October 1. The form states that a new application is required each year, so a credit granted before does not carry over. Returning applicants check the "Returning applicants" box at the top of page 1.
Eligibility is tied to July 1: the property must be your principal address for at least six months of the tax year, including July 1st, and page 2 asks whether you will live there on July 1 and for more than 6 months afterward.
The county's Tax Credits page adds that the Uniformed Services credit was amended, with changes effective September 19, 2026, and that anyone who received the credit on the July 1, 2026 tax bill will get a revised bill at that time. Check that page for the details before you file.
Documents you need
- Copy of a valid Maryland Government Identification Card, such as a Maryland driver's license, showing your current address. The form says all applications must include it.
- Proof of retirement, such as a DD214 released due to retirement. The form requires it from NEW applicants only, and it is one of two alternatives with the VA letter.
- Copy of a current Veterans Affairs Benefit Letter for Disability, dated within 6 months of the application. This is the alternative to proof of retirement.
How to fill out Uniformed Service Member Application – Frederick County, MD
Mark yourself as a returning applicant
At the top of Section 1, check "Returning applicants" if you have applied for this credit before. Leave it blank if you are a new applicant.
Enter the date and parcel ID
Write the date of application and the property's Parcel ID in the format shown on the form, for example 05-123456.
Enter owner and property details
Fill in the owner or applicant's name, the property address, your phone number and your email.
Check the eligibility statements
Check each statement that applies: retired uniformed service member at least 65, VA-declared service-connected disability, or surviving spouse. For the disability statement, enter the percentage from your current award letter.
Initial the disabled veteran statement
Only if your service-connected disability rating is between 50-99%, initial the statement that you know about the Partially Disabled Veteran Credit and choose the Uniformed Service Member Credit.
Answer the July 1 residence question
On page 2, mark YES or NO to whether you will reside in the property on July 1 of the tax year and for more than 6 months afterward.
Mark the documents you attach
Mark the copy of your Maryland government ID, then either proof of retirement (new applicants only) or a current VA Benefit Letter for Disability dated within 6 months.
Sign the certification
The homeowner or applicant signs below the certification made under penalty of perjury. Leave the Treasury Use Only block blank.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against your ID and award letter, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and gather your attachments to send by October 1.
How to submit Uniformed Service Member Application – Frederick County, MD
The form prints no delivery instructions: it does not name a mailing address for returns, a drop box or an online portal. What it prints is the contact block of the Frederick County Treasury Department:
- Address: Frederick County Treasury Department, 30 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
- Phone: 301-600-1111.
- Email: [email protected].
Contact the Treasury Department to confirm how it accepts completed applications before you send yours, and make sure it arrives by October 1. Include a copy of your Maryland government identification card and one of the supporting documents listed on page 2. The county's Tax Credits page at https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/8277/Tax-Credits links the information sheet and the application. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting after October 1; the form says the yearly application is due by that date.
- Assuming last year's approval carries over; the certification states a new application is required every year.
- Applying for this credit while also receiving the Senior Tax Credit; the form says you cannot receive both at once.
- Leaving out the copy of a Maryland government ID with your current address, which every application must include.
- Attaching a VA Benefit Letter dated more than 6 months before the application.
- Omitting the disability percentage from your current award letter when you check the service-connected disability statement.
- Skipping the initialed statement when your disability rating is 50-99% and you are choosing this credit over the Partially Disabled Veteran Credit.
- Leaving the application unsigned; the certification under penalty of perjury needs the homeowner or applicant's signature.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Uniformed Service Member Application in Frederick County?
It is the Frederick County Treasury Department's application for the uniformed service property tax credit. The PDF is titled County and Frederick City Uniformed Service Members Property Tax Credit Application and is filed once a year by eligible homeowners.
Who qualifies for the Frederick County uniformed service tax credit?
Homeowners who are retired uniformed service members at least 65, who have a VA-declared service-connected disability, or who are unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying members. The property must be your principal address for at least six months of the tax year, including July 1st.
When is the Frederick County uniformed service credit application due?
By October 1 every year. The form says a new application is required each year to determine eligibility, so returning applicants file again and check the "Returning applicants" box.
Can I get this credit and the Senior Tax Credit?
No. The form says you cannot receive the Uniformed Service credit and the Senior Tax Credit at the same time. The county's Tax Credits page has a comparison sheet of the credits.
What documents do I attach to the application?
A copy of a valid Maryland government ID with your current address, plus either proof of retirement such as a DD214 (new applicants only) or a current VA Benefit Letter for Disability dated within 6 months of the application.
How is this credit different from the Partially Disabled Veteran Credit?
They are separate credits with separate applications. If your disability rating is 50-99%, you initial a statement on this form saying you know about the Partially Disabled Veteran Credit and choose the Uniformed Service Member Credit instead.
Where do I send the completed application?
The form prints no delivery method. It lists the Frederick County Treasury Department at 30 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, phone 301-600-1111 and email [email protected], so confirm with Treasury how to submit before the October 1 date.
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 independent of Frederick County and does not submit the application; you deliver it through the Treasury Department's channels.
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