Maryland property tax rates by county

Maryland · #22 of 52 · 24 counties

0.97%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $4,093 · median home value $419,900

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Sep 30, Second half due Dec 31.

When it's due in Maryland

First half	Due Sep 30 Late after Oct 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second half	Due Dec 31 Late after Jan 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty	county-set interest and penalty, typically 1% to 1.5% per month interest plus up to 1% per month penalty (Md. Code, Tax-Prop. § 14-603, § 14-702)
Early-payment discount	counties may allow early payment discount (e.g. 0.5% in July) under Md. Code, Tax-Prop. § 10-205
Appeal window	within 45 days of the date of notice of assessment to supervisor of assessments (Md. Code, Tax-Prop. § 14-502)

Principal residences are automatically semi-annual: 1st half due Sept 30 (delinquent Oct 1), 2nd half due Dec 31 (delinquent Jan 1). Non-owner occupied properties due in full Sept 30. Regular annual schedule; tax year: fiscal year July 1 - June 30, bills mailed July 1. Source: Md. Code, Tax-Prop. § 10-102, § 10-204.3, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

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Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.