You may file this application online at onestop.md. Maryland requires all homeowners to submit a onetime application to establish eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit.Locate your property on the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) website. Online: Go to Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Application page, and complete the online form. The application, for the Homestead Tax Credit (HTC), is easy and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. This can provide asset protection from creditors for at least some of house's value.