Maryland HB842 removes time limits for property tax exemption for surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty.

Maryland HB842 repeals the requirement that a dwelling house of a surviving spouse of a service member who died in the line of duty must be acquired within a certain number of years of the service member’s death to qualify for a real property tax exemption. This change applies to disabled active duty service members, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of individuals who died in the line of duty. The bill ensures that the exemption applies regardless of when the dwelling house was acquired, provided the surviving spouse meets the eligibility criteria. The changes take effect June 1, 2026.

Maryland HB842 removes time limits for property tax exemption for surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty.

Maryland HB842 repeals the requirement that a dwelling house of a surviving spouse of a service member who died in the line of duty must be acquired within a certain number of years of the service member’s death to qualify for a real property tax exemption. This change applies to disabled active duty service members, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of individuals who died in the line of duty. The bill ensures that the exemption applies regardless of when the dwelling house was acquired, provided the surviving spouse meets the eligibility criteria. The changes take effect June 1, 2026.