Maryland homeowners
Maryland Renters and Homeowners Tax Credit Assistance
Two additional SOAR sites have been added, so Maryland tenants and homeowners can get assistance with the Maryland Renters and Homeowners Tax Credit applications. Starting, Wednesday, July 1, 2025 our SOAR staff will be at the Community Action Partnership Center Northwest location, 3939 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Md 21215 until October 1, 2025. They are available every Wednesday, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. They will also help Maryland renters and homeowners at St. Mary's Outreach Center Tuesdays until September 2, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, 3939 Roland Ave, Baltimore, Md 21211. If you need additional help with the ...
2025 End of Session Report
Yesterday was the last day of the legislative session and although it was a cool, gray, rainy day, there were still moments when the rain stopped, and the sun burst through. This is an apt description of this year's legislative session as well. At a time when economic protections and policies to promote racial equity are being decimated, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently on life support, Maryland’s General Assembly passed some great bills, some good bills, and some very bad bills for working families. Below are some of the bills that Economic Action was thrilled to lead ...
Help Protect Maryland Homeowners from Foreclosure!
Maryland, Alabama, and Connecticut are the only three states in the country that do not have a statute of limitations for foreclosures. Statutes of limitations establishes the time limit for bringing a foreclosure action. Essentially, it means that if a homeowner misses mortgage payments, a foreclosure action must begin before the time runs out. This provides clarity for the homeowner and ensures that mortgage servicers have an incentive to work with homeowners to refinance the mortgage to a more affordable payment or begin foreclosure proceedings in a timely fashion. Forty-seven states already do this which means that mortgages lenders and ...
Protect Maryland Residents from Foreclosure on Zombie Mortgages!
Maryland, Connecticut, and Alabama are rarely thought of as a trio; they are located in different regions in the U.S. with distinct food, culture, cities, and natural environments. They share one unfortunate trait: Maryland, Alabama, and Connecticut are the only three states in the country that do not have a statute of limitations for foreclosure. Statutes of limitations establishes the time limit for bringing a foreclosure action. Essentially, it means that if a homeowner misses mortgage payments, a foreclosure action must begin before the time runs out. This provides clarity for the homeowner and ensures that mortgage servicers have an ...
Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit
What is the Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit? The Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit caps a person’s property tax on a sliding scale based on income — many homeowners have received more than $1,000 dollars back. It could be the difference between losing or keeping your home. Too few homeowners eligible for this tax credit even know it exists. Don’t leave money on the table — take the credit! The State of Maryland developed a program which allows credits against the homeowner's property tax bill ...