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Cecil County, MarylandProperty records & tax offices

Find the right property record

Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.

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Tax bills & filing dates

These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.

Tax bill mailing
July 2026; Cecil County states annual and semiannual bills are mailed in July, but no exact 2026 mailing day was published.
Payment deadline
2026 tax year begins July 1, 2026; annual bills and first semiannual installments are due September 30, 2026; the second semiannual installment is due December 31, 2026; interest and penalties begin after the applicable due date.
Assessment appeal
Within 45 days of the date on the Maryland SDAT Notice of Assessment; a PTAAB appeal follows within 30 days of the supervisor's final notice.
Rate information
FY2026–2027 county rate $0.9724 + Maryland state rate $0.1120 = $1.0844 per $100 assessed value; municipal differentials vary.
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Exemptions & appeals

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Exemption filing

Homestead application is a one-time filing with SDAT; Cecil County's 2026 Senior/Military/Sworn Officer credit applications were due September 1, 2026; the Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit deadline is October 1, 2026.

Senior relief

Cecil County 2026 Senior Tax Credit: age 65+ by June 30, 2026, principal residence, assessed value $800,000 or less, gross household income under $150,000, owned and occupied at least 7 years; 20% county-tax credit applied to up to $400,000 assessed value.

Valuation limits

Cecil County limits eligible owner-occupied county taxable-assessment increases to 8%; Maryland limits the state portion to 10%. The credit is administered through SDAT and generally does not apply in the first year after purchase.

For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.

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