(a) The Department may request documentation to verify that a dwelling is the principal residence of a homeowner.
(b) The documentation requested under subsection (a) of this section may include, but is not limited to, requiring an individual to execute a sworn affidavit regarding residency for the purposes of:
(1) voting;
(2) driver’s license address; and
(3) income tax filing.
(c) Failure to provide the requested information under this section within 30 days from the date of a request shall result in a dwelling being designated as not a principal residence for purposes of this article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Subtitle 2 - Powers and Duties
Section 2-201 - Powers and Duties of the Director
Section 2-202 - Additional Powers and Duties of the Director
Section 2-202.1 - Department to Assess the Value of Mobile Homes
Section 2-203 - Assessment Reviews
Section 2-204 - Revaluation of Real Property
Section 2-205 - Constant Yield Tax Rate
Section 2-206 - Provision of Administrative Duties for Tax Court
Section 2-207 - Provision of Tax Information to Other Jurisdictions
Section 2-208 - Inquiries as to Methods of Assessment
Section 2-209 - Uniform Plan for Assessment
Section 2-210 - Records of Property and System of Appraisal Aids; Instructions and Directions; Forms
Section 2-211 - Assessment Records -- Real Property
Section 2-212 - Assessment Records -- Personal Property
Section 2-213 - County Maps and Sales Records
Section 2-214 - Presence of Supervisor of Assessments or Assessor at Hearings
Section 2-215 - Notice of Assessment Appeal to Local Legal Officer
Section 2-216 - Powers and Duties of Supervisors
Section 2-217 - Inspections by Assessors
Section 2-218 - Documentation to Verify That Dwelling Is Principal Residence