Maryland Energy Administration

Green Building Tax Credit : How It Works

Once you’ve decided to build a green building, the first thing you need to do is to download the application form (Initial Credit Certificate Application). The application form will guide you through all the requirements. Once you’ve completely filled out the application form send it to Michael Li at the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA).

After we review it, we will issue you a certificate (Initial Credit Certificate) stating the maximum credit amount that you are eligible for. The review process may take up to 60 days.

Once construction is complete and you have received your certificate of occupancy, the LEED accredited professional must submit an Eligibility Certificate to MEA. The Eligibility Certificate states that the building meets the criteria necessary to receive the tax credit.

After reviewing the Eligibility Certificate and accompanying documentation, MEA will issue you a Final Credit Certificate which will state the amount of credits you are entitled to from the Comptroller. This process may take up to 60 days.

To claim the tax credit, submit a copy of the Eligibility Certificate and the Final Credit Certificate along with your income tax claim.