Enter the SDAT Real Property Tax Identification Number of the property for which Homestead. Eligibility isrequested.Maryland requires all homeowners to submit a onetime application to establish eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit. To apply for an exemption certificate, complete the Maryland SUTEC Application form. Online: Go to Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility Application page, and complete the online form. Filing an online application will be faster than mailing one in. The Homestead Credit is designed to limit the tax liability for homeowners that experience rapidly rising assessments. Use Form MW506AE to apply for a Certificate of Full or Partial. If handwritten please print legibly. The State of Maryland provides a credit for the real property tax bill for homeowners of all ages who qualify on the basis of gross household income.