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Maryland HomeCredit Program

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Mortgage tax credit Check official rules 2026-04-19
Agency Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Support type Mortgage tax credit
Amount highlight A federal tax credit equal to 25% of the borrower's annual mortgage interest payments, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.
Last verified 2026-04-19

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Amount

A federal tax credit equal to 25% of the borrower's annual mortgage interest payments, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.

Type

Mortgage tax credit

Repayment

No loan repayment is described on the official Maryland HomeCredit page. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit annually while the home remains their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.

First-time buyer

Not required

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Who qualifies?

First-time homebuyers, Veterans using the one-time exemption, Buyers purchasing in targeted areas

What support do you get?

A federal tax credit equal to 25% of the borrower's annual mortgage interest payments, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.

Do you repay it?

No loan repayment is described on the official Maryland HomeCredit page. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit annually while the home remains their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.

How do you apply?

Work with a Maryland approved lender to obtain a Maryland HomeCredit in connection with an eligible mortgage, confirm the home meets Maryland Mortgage Program income and purchase-price limits, and secure approval before closing.

Application timing

Maryland HomeCredit is closed for new reservations; existing MCCs may only be reissued for eligible refinances through an approved MCC lender, so there is no current new-application processing window.

Official source evidence

The official Maryland HomeCredit page states that eligible borrowers can receive a federal tax credit equal to 25% of annual mortgage interest payments up to $2,000 per year, and that buyers must meet Maryland Mortgage Program limits and work through an approved lender.

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Last verified

2026-04-19

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Maryland HomeCredit Program

Amount: A federal tax credit equal to 25% of the borrower's annual mortgage interest payments, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.

Repayment: No loan repayment is described on the official Maryland HomeCredit page. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit annually while the home remains their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.

First-time buyer: Not required

Timing: Maryland HomeCredit is closed for new reservations; existing MCCs may only be reissued for eligible refinances through an approved MCC lender, so there is no current new-application processing window.

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What gets flagged before you call a lender

  • Maryland HomeCredit Program requires a participating lender.
  • Maryland HomeCredit Program can trigger repayment if owner occupancy changes.

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Questions tied to this exact path

  • Is your team approved to originate Maryland HomeCredit Program for this household and loan setup?
  • Which events trigger repayment for Maryland HomeCredit Program: non_owner_occupancy?

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What you would do next

  • Review the official Program page for Maryland HomeCredit Program
  • Ask whether your lender is approved for this exact program and loan structure.
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