Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Maryland
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Maryland, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: After receiving a Notice of Assessment (normally every three years), file an appeal online or in writing within 45 days of the notice date. Level 1 is an informal Supervisor's hearing; Maryland SDAT, Assessment Appeal Process
| Appealing your assessment | After receiving a Notice of Assessment (normally every three years), file an appeal online or in writing within 45 days of the notice date. Level 1 is an informal Supervisor's hearing; level 2 is the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (file within 30 days of the final notice); level 3 is the Maryland Tax Court (within 30 days of the board's order). In non-reassessment years, an owner may file a petition for review by the first working day following January 1. |
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| When property taxes are due | Property taxes are due July 1. Owner-occupied principal residences may pay semiannually: the first installment may be paid without interest through September 30, and the second installment is due December 1 and may be paid without interest through December 31 (a service charge of up to 1.5% of the second installment may apply unless both installments are paid by September 30). |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Maryland?
After receiving a Notice of Assessment (normally every three years), file an appeal online or in writing within 45 days of the notice date. Level 1 is an informal Supervisor's hearing; level 2 is the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (file within 30 days of the final notice); level 3 is the Maryland Tax Court (within 30 days of the board's order). In non-reassessment years, an owner may file a petition for review by the first working day following January 1.
When are property taxes due in Maryland?
Property taxes are due July 1. Owner-occupied principal residences may pay semiannually: the first installment may be paid without interest through September 30, and the second installment is due December 1 and may be paid without interest through December 31 (a service charge of up to 1.5% of the second installment may apply unless both installments are paid by September 30).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.