Garrett County, MarylandProperty records & tax offices
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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.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)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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