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Worcester 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; Worcester County states annual tax bills are mailed each July, with six-month new-construction bills in January.
Payment deadline
FY2027 annual/first semiannual real-property payment is due September 30, 2026 and becomes delinquent October 1; the second semiannual payment is due December 1, 2026 and interest begins January 1, 2027. The 2026 Worcester County tax sale is June 9, 2026.
Assessment appeal
Appeal the SDAT assessment within 45 days of the 2026 notice date; Maryland Tax Court appeal is within 30 days of a Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board order. See https://assessmentappeals.dat.maryland.gov/start.aspx.
Rate information
FY2027 county real-property rate for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027: $0.8150 per $100 assessed value; municipal rates vary.
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Exemptions & appeals

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Exemption filing

Maryland Homestead Tax Credit eligibility is a one-time application through Maryland OneStop; Worcester County's property-tax page states the separate Maryland Homeowners' Tax Credit application must be filed by October 1 each year.

Valuation limits

FY2027 local Homestead Credit cap is 0% (no local assessment-increase cap beyond the state cap shown in the official table); Maryland's state cap is 10%. Source: https://dat.maryland.gov/Documents/Accessible%20Documents/Real%20Property%20Reports/Tax%20Rates%20and%20Homestead%20Cap%20Percentages/County%20%26%20Municipal%20property%20tax%20rates%20in%20effect%20for%20July%201%2C%202026%20tax%20bills_0726-A.pdf.

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