Baltimore County, Maryland · Tax credit
High Performance Homes Tax Credit (Baltimore County)
Run by Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance
Baltimore County property tax reduction for three years for LEED, NGBS or HERS-rated efficient homes, including renovations that improve efficiency 30%: 40-100% off county property tax depending on rating.
Amounts
How much you get
A percentage off your Baltimore County real property tax (not other charges on the bill) for three consecutive years: 40% for LEED or NGBS Silver, 60% for Gold, 100% for LEED Platinum or NGBS Emerald. The dollar value depends on your county tax bill. Subject to funding.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Your home is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Property owner (the credit is on your property tax bill).
Qualify by LEED, NGBS, or HERS: new homes HERS 70 or lower; renovations must improve efficiency at least 30% with before-and-after HERS ratings.
What to doGet a HERS rating before and after your renovation.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
No later than June 1 before the first tax year sought.
- Get the efficiency certificate from your builder, contractor or rater.
- Apply online or by mail by June 1.
Questions about applying410-887-2404 or financeinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
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We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does High Performance Homes Tax Credit (Baltimore County) pay?
A percentage off your Baltimore County real property tax (not other charges on the bill) for three consecutive years: 40% for LEED or NGBS Silver, 60% for Gold, 100% for LEED Platinum or NGBS Emerald. The dollar value depends on your county tax bill. Subject to funding.
Do renters qualify?
Property owner (the credit is on your property tax bill).
What’s the deadline?
Due June 1 each year.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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