400 Washington Ave. In most cases, yes. Q. I am experiencing a temporary financial hardship and cannot afford to pay my taxes in one lump sum. We will accept your partial payments through February 28th of the tax year. Upon receipt of payment, we will issue a shortage bill reflecting amounts paid and amounts remaining unpaid.
Eligibility is based upon hardship, repayment ability, and financial disclosure.
Applications are available after January 1st and must be filed by April 1 of the tax year for which relief or assistance is sought to avoid sale of the property at the annual tax sale held in May or June each year. Failure to pay the taxes by the following December 1st can result in the property being subject to the tax sale. The Homestead Tax Credit is a reduction of real property taxes due as authorized by the State of Maryland Tax Property Article Title 9-105. No application is required. It is calculated by the state and appears automatically on your bill.