Public Meeting Notice - Garrett County Homestead Tax Credit
The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Garrett County Courthouse, Public Meeting Room, on the Homestead Tax Credit. The Homestead Tax Credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to a fixed percentage. Garrett County’s limit is currently at 3%.
The Board of County Commissioners is considering lowering the Homestead Tax Credit to provide additional saving to residents that own a home as their primary residence.
For information on the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program visit the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation at: https://dat.maryland.gov/realproperty/Pages/Maryland-Homestead-Tax-Credit.aspx
Individuals or representatives of groups wishing to make oral or written comments are encouraged to attend the hearing. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes. Written or voicemail comments may be submitted in lieu of oral testimony and will be accepted thru Monday, March 9, 2026, via email at comments@garrettcountymd.gov
The hearing will be live streamed at http://www.garrettcountymd.gov/live
