What is the statewide residential property tax benchmark in Maryland?

A broad statewide benchmark is an effective property tax rate of about 0.87% of home value. On a $400,000 home, that equals roughly $3,480 per year before local exemptions, caps, credits, and special tax districts.

Where should I start my Maryland appeal?

Start with your assessment notice, county property record, tax bill, exemptions, classification, and comparable sales. Local rules control the filing method and deadline.

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Maryland property tax appeal guide

AppealTax can help review your assessment, identify errors, organize comparable sales, and prepare a clearer challenge before the local appeal window closes.

Start by checking your Notice of Valuation and gathering your county property record.

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Maryland County Guides

Select your county or county-equivalent below for local property tax appeal guidance, basic deadline context, assessment-review steps, and residential tax-bill benchmarks.

Statewide Residential Benchmark

A broad statewide benchmark for Maryland is an effective property tax rate of about 0.87% of home value. On a $400,000 residential property, that equals about $3,480 per year. This is a statewide comparison point, not a guarantee of what any parcel will owe.

Basic statewide deadlines

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Maryland assessment appeals are generally due within 45 days of the assessment notice date.

Start by checking your Notice of Valuation and gathering your county property record.

Then confirm the current year’s instructions with your county assessor, local board, municipality, or state tax authority, especially if a deadline falls on a weekend or legal holiday.

Common questions

When is the Maryland property tax appeal deadline?

Maryland assessment appeals are generally due within 45 days of the assessment notice date. Confirm the exact current-year deadline with your local assessing office.

What should I gather first?

Gather your assessment notice, property record card, tax bill, exemption information, photos, repair estimates, and comparable sales.

Can AppealTax help with a Maryland assessment review?

AppealTax can help review your assessment, identify errors, organize comparable sales, and prepare a clearer challenge before the appeal window closes.