Dorchester County, MarylandProperty records & tax offices

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Tax bills & filing dates

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Tax bill mailing: July 2026; Dorchester County's 2026 taxpayer information states property-tax bills are sent in July.
Payment deadline: 2026 tax year: non-owner-occupied bills are due in full by September 30, 2026; owner-occupied property may pay in installments due September 30 and December 31, 2026; interest and penalties apply after the due dates.
Assessment appeal: Within 45 days of the date on the Maryland SDAT Notice of Assessment; Dorchester County directs assessment and appeal questions to SDAT at 410-228-3380.
Rate information: 2026 taxpayer information: county rate $1.0300 + Maryland state rate $0.1120 = $1.1420 per $100 assessed value; Cambridge and Hurlock have separate county differentials and municipalities add their own rates.

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Exemptions & appeals

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Exemption filing

Homestead application is a one-time filing with SDAT; Dorchester County's 2026 taxpayer information states the Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit application deadline is October 1, 2026; volunteer fire-company credit applications are due May 1 each year.

Senior relief

Dorchester County grants a 10% general county real-property tax credit to an owner-occupant who is at least 67 years old and qualifies for the Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit.

Valuation limits

Dorchester County's published 2026 taxpayer information lists a 5% county homestead cap, 10% for the state portion, and 10% for Hurlock; the cap generally does not apply in the first year following 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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Dataset edition: August 1, 2026. This is an edition date, not a verification date for each record. Read our source and review policy.