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Southern MD county finds itself in the middle of a data center fight
The proliferation of energy-hungry data centers is provoking fierce opposition, including in Maryland, as concerns mount over strained electrical grids and soaring utility rates.
Property tax payment plan program launches in Baltimore
As part of Baltimore's Residential Property Tax Payment Plan Program, many residential property owners may have a flexible alternative to catch up on past-due real property taxes through monthly payments.
Maryland property taxes expected to stay flat
Marylanders will likely not see an increase on their state property taxes in the coming year.
How Md. homeowners can save through property tax appeals
Being aware of and understanding the appeal process can ultimately save Maryland property owners and investors money and ensure they are paying only their fair share in real estate taxes. […]
Baltimore will consider tax breaks for police, firefighters
Baltimore will consider offering a property tax break to local police and firefighters. The Baltimore Sun reported Monday that officials believe the relief would entice more emergency responders to live in […]
Realities of Real Estate: Challenging your property tax assessment
Real estate taxes are coming due at the end of this month. Most property owners don’t pay too much attention to real estate taxes, because it’s usually an automatic payment […]
No increase in Md. property tax rate after vote
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland residents and businesses won't see an increase in the state property tax in the coming year, even as state officials note that growing payments on bonds could necessitate one in the future. The Board of Public Works voted 2-0 to keep the state tax on real property at 11.2 cents per $100 of assessed value and 28 cents per $100 for property owned by public utilities. Boa[...]
Baltimore budget includes property tax cut, again
Baltimore property taxes are still double what they are in surrounding counties, but they're coming down.
No property tax increase in Baltimore County budget
A $2.8 billion operating budget for fiscal 2014 was scheduled to be presented Monday to the Baltimore County Council by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz.
Frederick Co. to issue $100 property tax rebates
FREDERICK — Frederick County homeowners will be getting some property tax relief this year. The Frederick News-Post reports that commissioners approved an ordinance Thursday to refund $6.7 million in surplus […]
Frederick County weighs property tax rebate
FREDERICK — Frederick County homeowners may be getting some property tax relief in the form of $100 checks. The Frederick News-Post reports that county commissioners were poised to vote Thursday […]
Baltimore City Council approves property tax cut plan
The Baltimore City Council has approved Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s proposed property tax cut legislation. The plan approved on Monday calls for a newly created homeowners tax credit program that the […]
