Maryland Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Maryland offers veterans on top of federal VA benefits — property tax relief, state income-tax treatment of retirement pay, and education programs. Compiled from official state sources.
Property tax exemption
Maryland veterans with a VA-determined 100% permanent and total service-connected disability receive a complete exemption from property taxes — state, county, and municipal — on their dwelling and surrounding yard, and the exemption passes to surviving spouses. There is no statewide partial exemption for ratings below 100%, though some counties offer their own local credits for partially disabled veterans.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Maryland partially taxes military retirement pay: taxpayers age 55 and older may subtract up to $20,000 of military retirement income from Maryland taxable income, and those under 55 may subtract up to $12,500; amounts above the subtraction are taxed.
Education benefits
The Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship provides state financial aid to veterans with a 25%-or-greater service-connected disability who have exhausted federal education benefits, and to children and unremarried surviving spouses of servicemembers who died in service or suffered a 100% permanent service-connected disability. Awards can be held for five years of full-time study.
Also worth knowing
Maryland operates one state veterans home, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in St. Mary's County — a 454-bed facility offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for eligible Maryland veterans and spouses.
Where to apply & verify
- Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Maryland — directory of local organizations
- Maryland veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
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About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official state sources and verified references. Benefit rules change through legislation — always confirm details with Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.