Maryland property tax
Start with your county. Published tax dates and rules link to the official source.
Statewide rules
✓ Verified — Last verified October 24, 2026
Appeal process
After PTAAB, appeal to the Maryland Tax Court within 30 days of the PTAAB order.
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Who may represent homeowners
COMAR 18.01.02.03 requires written owner/taxpayer authorization for a representative's real-property assessment appeal.
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Counties and county equivalents
- Allegany CountyNot yet verified
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- Baltimore CountyNot yet verified
- Calvert CountyNot yet verified
- Caroline CountyNot yet verified
- Carroll CountyNot yet verified
- Cecil CountyNot yet verified
- Charles CountyNot yet verified
- Dorchester CountyNot yet verified
- Frederick CountyNot yet verified
- Garrett CountyNot yet verified
- Harford CountyNot yet verified
- Howard CountyNot yet verified
- Kent CountyNot yet verified
- Montgomery CountyNot yet verified
- Prince George's CountyNot yet verified
- Queen Anne's CountyNot yet verified
- Somerset CountyNot yet verified
- St. Mary's CountyNot yet verified
- Talbot CountyNot yet verified
- Washington CountyNot yet verified
- Wicomico CountyNot yet verified
- Worcester CountyNot yet verified
Common questions
How do property tax appeals work in Maryland?
After PTAAB, appeal to the Maryland Tax Court within 30 days of the PTAAB order.
Who may represent a homeowner in a Maryland property tax appeal?
COMAR 18.01.02.03 requires written owner/taxpayer authorization for a representative's real-property assessment appeal.
Sources
dat.maryland.gov
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board, you have the option to file an appeal to the Maryland Tax Court (MTC) within 30 days of the date of the PTAAB order.
Verified October 24, 2026
regs.maryland.gov
An appeal filed by a representative on behalf of a property owner or taxpayer shall include proper authorization from the property owner or taxpayer to pursue the appeal.
Verified October 24, 2026