Board holds line on property tax rate though bills will likely increase

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 678

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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State property tax rates will not increase in the coming year, though homeowners will still likely end up shelling out more in taxes because of increased assessments.

The Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to approve a recommendation to hold the state rate on commercial and residential properties at 11.2 cents per $100 in assessed value. The tax rate on utilities will remain at 28 cents per $100 of assessed value.

The vote of …

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