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Kent County, MarylandProperty records & tax offices

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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; exact 2026 mailing day was not separately published in the reviewed official Kent County sources.
Payment deadline
2026 tax year: annual bills and first semiannual installments are due September 30, 2026; second semiannual installments are due December 31, 2026; Maryland's owner-occupied semiannual schedule applies.
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
FY2025–2026 published county rate $1.0220 + Maryland state rate $0.1120 = $1.1340 per $100 assessed value; municipal differentials apply.
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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

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

Valuation limits

Kent County's FY2025–2026 published homestead cap is 5% for eligible owner-occupied county taxable assessments; Maryland caps the state portion at 10%, and municipal caps vary.

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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