The real property tax is levied annually on all taxable land and improvements. All property within the City limits is located in Prince George's County, District 10. The City of Laurel does not maintain any deed or recordation information on properties located within the City limits. All recordation is handled through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Prince George's County Courthouse, Main Street, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772. Ownership changes for properties located within the City are reported to the Department of Finance by the County, usually within one month of deed recordation.
All name changes require the recording of a new deed at the Prince George's County Courthouse.
The City provides for exemptions under State law for disabled veterans and blind persons, as well as credits certified by the City's Historic District Commission. There are no general taxpayer assistance programs available with respect to the City real property taxes except the Homeowner's Property Tax Credit Program, administered by the State of Maryland. The Department of Development Management will, upon request, provide a current street listing, showing which street addresses are located within the City limits. Please call 725-5300, extension 314 to obtain this information. Real property taxes are assessed and billed in advance on a fiscal year basis, commencing July 1 of each year.