Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit
The Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit provides eligible public safety personnel with a property tax credit of up to $2,500 against the Prince George's County portion of their real property taxes.
The credit recognizes the service of qualifying public safety officers employed by Prince George's County Government, eligible volunteer Fire/EMS personnel, and certain public safety officers employed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).
Credit Amount
Eligible homeowners may receive a property tax credit of up to $2,500.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must:
- Own and occupy residential property in Prince George's County.
- Meet the County's definition of a Public Safety Officer.
A qualifying Public Safety Officer includes:
- A full-time Prince George's County Government:
- Firefighter
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Correctional Officer
- Police Officer
- Public Safety Dispatcher
- Deputy Sheriff
- A volunteer firefighter or volunteer Emergency Medical Technician with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department who is eligible under the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP).
- A full-time public safety officer employed predominantly in Prince George's County by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).
How to Apply
Application procedures vary depending on your employer or service status.
Prince George's County Employees
Eligible County employees should apply through the Property Tax Credit Application Portal
Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer EMTs
Eligible volunteers under the Length of Service Award Program should contact:
Vanessa Surles
Email: VESurles@co.pg.md.us
M-NCPPC Employees
Eligible M-NCPPC public safety officers should contact:
Donna Truitt
Email: donna.truitt@mncppc.org
Property Tax Account Number
You will need your Prince George's County Property Tax Account Number when applying.
The account number can be found on your property tax bill or through the County's online property tax inquiry system - http://taxinquiry.princegeorgescountymd.gov/
Important Information
- You do not need to reapply if you have already been determined eligible for the credit.
- The credit applies only to the County portion of your real property taxes.
- The maximum annual credit is $2,500, not to exceed County property taxes due.
Questions?
For additional information, contact the Treasury Division.
Email: prop_tax_credits@co.pg.md.us
Phone: 301-952-4030