Tobacco Barn Credit

The Tobacco Barn Tax Credit provides a property tax credit on the County portion of the real property tax for qualifying real property improvements used exclusively as tobacco barns.

The credit is intended to help preserve agricultural structures that continue to serve as tobacco barns.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Tobacco Barn Tax Credit, all of the following requirements must be met:

• The improvement must be used exclusively as a tobacco barn.
• The property must satisfy all eligibility requirements established by County law.

Eligible Properties

The credit applies only to:

• Real property improvements used solely as a tobacco barn.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Complete the application provided by the Director of Finance.
• Submit the application under oath.
• File the completed application before April 1 following the date of finality.

Required Documentation

Applications must include:

• A legal description of the real property where the tobacco barn is located.
• Any additional information requested by the Director of Finance to determine eligibility.

Important Information

• Applications must be submitted annually to receive the tax credit.
• The credit applies only to qualifying improvements used exclusively as tobacco barns.
• Eligibility is subject to the requirements established by County law.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to:

Prince George's County Office of Finance
Treasury Division

Application Deadline: April 1

Questions?

For additional information, please email the Office of Finance, Treasury Division at prop_tax_credits@co.pg.md.us

Authority

• County Bill CB-121-1982
• Article 81, Section 12F-10, Annotated Code of Maryland

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