Garrett 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.

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 1, 2026; Garrett County states regular annual tax bills are issued July 1 of each fiscal year; supplemental bills are generally issued September 1.
Payment deadline
2026 tax year: annual and first semiannual payments are due September 30, 2026; the second semiannual payment is due December 31, 2026; interest begins October 1 for annual/first installments.
Assessment appeal
Within 45 days of the date on the Maryland SDAT Notice of Assessment; Garrett County directs assessment questions to the local SDAT Assessment Office at 301-334-1950.
Rate information
FY2026–2027 county rate reduced to $1.0000 + Maryland state rate $0.1120 = $1.1120 per $100 assessed value; municipal and sanitary-district charges vary.
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Exemptions & appeals

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Exemption filing

Homestead eligibility is a one-time SDAT application; the 2026 Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit application deadline is October 1, 2026.

Senior relief

Garrett County's reviewed official sources identify the Maryland income-based Homeowners' Property Tax Credit and Homestead Credit; no separate age-based county senior credit with a published 2026 threshold was verified.

Valuation limits

Garrett County's FY2025–2026 published homestead cap was 3%; the Commissioners approved a reduction to 2% for FY2026–2027 eligible owner-occupied county taxable assessments. Maryland's state portion remains capped at 10%.

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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