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 Senior/ Military Tax Credit

The Senior Tax Credit provides a 20% tax credit for a maximum of five years, on County property taxes for individuals who are over 65 years of age, have adjusted gross income of less than $88,000 (140% of the HOTC income limit), have a dwelling with an assessed value of $350,000 or less, and who own and have lived in the dwelling for at least 20 years. 

The Veterans Tax Credit provides a 20% tax credit for a maximum of five years, on County property taxes for individuals who are over 65 years of age, have adjusted gross income of less than $88,000 (140% of the HOTC income limit), have a dwelling with an assessed value of $350,000 or less, and who live in the dwelling and are either active, retired, honorably, discharged, disabled or a surviving spouse.

The Sworn Officer Tax Credit is being offered to sworn officers of Cecil County who have a property that is their principal residency with an assessed value of $350,000 or less, who's annual household income is less than $88,000.  

Link for applications below.  Please complete, print and provide any data requested.  If you have been approved in prior years, only income information for 2024 is needed.

 Instructions / Application

Application - Instructions    Tax year 2024 information not yet available.

Application - Tax Credit