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1. What do I do if I disagree with my property assessment?

Property values are assessed by the state, not the county. Call the State Assessment Office, Centreville, at 410-819-4160, or visit the website for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Department of Assessments and Taxation Website

2. What is the property tax rate?

Property tax rates for state, county, and incorporated towns within the county are set July 1 each year. Visit QACTaxes.org for current County tax rates.

3. In which property tax district is my property located?

Your property tax identification number is a 10-digit number. The first 2 digits, '18', indicate Queen Anne's County, the 3rd and 4th digits provide the tax district, and the last 6 digits are your account number.

4. Is my tax bill sent to my mortgage company?

No, all tax bills are sent to the homeowners. We do send an electronic file to the mortgage companies and they can pick their customers off of it, but we strongly suggest that you send a copy as well.

5. What period does the tax bill cover and when is it due?

The billing cycle for Queen Anne’s County is based on a fiscal year running from July 1 to June 30.

Tax bills for principal residences are due semiannually on July 1 and December 1 and are charged interest after September 30 and December 31.

Tax bills for nonprincipal residences are due annually on July 1. Interest is charged after September 30.

6. What is a supplemental bill and what does it cover?

A supplemental bill is a bill for new construction substantially complete by December 30. This bill covers from January to June on the new construction and is mailed out in January. The bill becomes due on January 1 and is charged interest after March 31.