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Maryland property records and assessment offices

The state assessment department maintains property values; counties and Baltimore City handle tax billing.

Correct office term: State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

How the Maryland system works

The state assessment department maintains property values; counties and Baltimore City handle tax billing.

Before opening a property portal

  • Identify whether the task concerns value, payment, recorded documents or an appeal.
  • Use the official office or authorized portal listed on a completed county page.
  • Do not assume a county office handles municipal assessment where the state uses city or town systems.
  • Confirm filing dates for the current year before submitting an exemption or appeal.

Available county and local guides

Local property guides are being verified.

Draft records exist in the CMS but are blocked from publication until official links, search instructions and source statuses pass the content gate.