Maryland Renters Tax Credit ~$1,000 Refund~ Due Oct 1st!

INFORMATION The State of Maryland provides a direct check payment of up to $1000.00 a year for renters who paid rent in the State of Maryland and who meet certain eligibility requirements. For more information, please visit our website at https://dat.maryland.gov/Pages/Tax-CreditPrograms.aspx 

 A new application must be filed every year if applicant wishes to be considered for a tax credit. Applicant must satisfy all five (5) legal requirements listed to the right before eligibility can be considered:   

 1. Applicant must have a bona fide leasehold interest in the property and be legally responsible for the rent; 

and

2. First time applicants, and those who have moved during the previous year, must submit a copy of their lease(s), rental agreement, cancelled checks, money order receipts or other proof of rent paid. Other applicants must submit a copy upon request; 

and 

3. The principal residence must be in Maryland and where the applicant resided for at least six (6) months in calendar year 2023; and 

4. The dwelling may be any type of rented residence or a mobile home pad on which the residence rests, but it may not include any unit rented from a public housing authority or from an exempt organization; 

and 

5. Applicant, spouse and/or co-tenant(s) must have a combined net worth of less than $200,000 as of December 31, 2023. 

UNDER SIXTY (60) YEARS OF AGE ➢ Had at least one dependent under the age of eighteen (18) living with you during 2023 and is listed on your Federal Income Tax Return (if filed), and you must include a copy of their social security card(s) and birth certificate(s) with this application; and 

➢ Did not receive federal or state housing subsidies; and 

➢ Your 2023 total gross household income was below the limit listed in Chart 2. 

Persons in Household 

(Includes 2023 Gross Income Applicant and Limit Dependents) 2   ...   $19,720 

3    ...  $24,860 

4   ...   $30,000 

5   ...   $35,140 

6   ...   $40,280 

7   ...   $45,420 

8   ...   $50,560 

9   ...   $55,700