Somerset County, MD property tax deadlines
4 coming property tax dates for Somerset County, Maryland. Each one links to its official source and shows the day LevyDay last checked it.
| Next dates | Bills due | Last day without penalty | Appeal by | Exemption filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | Not on file | Dec 31, 2026mgaleg.maryland.govOct 21 | Set by noticemgaleg.maryland.govOct 21 | Not on file |
Deadlines in date order
| Date and source | Deadline |
|---|---|
| September 30 every yearmgaleg.maryland.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty Pay the full year without interest Due July 1 and late after September 30. Second homes and rentals pay this way, since they can't split the bill. |
| September 30 every yearmgaleg.maryland.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty Split bill: first half Only for the home you live in, or business property with total taxes up to $100,000. |
| December 31 every yearmgaleg.maryland.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty Split bill: second half The second half is due December 1, and you can pay it without interest through December 31 (a service charge may still apply). Pay both halves by September 30 to skip the service charge. |
| Varies, see rule set by noticemgaleg.maryland.govOct 21 | Appeal deadline Appeal a new assessment 45 days from the date on your assessment notice. Appeal to the state assessment office supervisor. If you bought after January 1, you may have 60 days in some cases. |
Appealing your assessed value
Appeal by the date on your noticemgaleg.maryland.govOct 21
If you think the county valued your home too high, you can appeal. Filing with the county is free and you can do it yourself.
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Get help filing an appealGood to know in Maryland
- Paying late: Overdue county and city property tax bears interest at two thirds of 1% for each month or part of a month it's late. A few places, like Garrett County, have a different rate. More mgaleg.maryland.govOct 21
- Appealing your value: Your first appeal goes in writing to the supervisor of assessments. If you bought the property after January 1, you have 60 days from the transfer to appeal. More mgaleg.maryland.govOct 21
- Homestead exemption: The Homestead Tax Credit limits how much your taxable assessment can rise each year. Every county and city must hold increases to 10% or less, and some set a lower limit, like 2% in Anne Arundel County. More mgaleg.maryland.govOct 21
- Second homes and rentals: The homestead credit applies only to the owner's principal residence. More mgaleg.maryland.govOct 21
Places in Somerset County
They are: Chance, Crisfield, Dames Quarter, Deal Island, Eden, Fairmount, Frenchtown-Rumbly, Mount Vernon, Princess Anne, Smith Island, West Pocomoke. Every place in the county gets the dates above.
Nearby in the Maryland list
HowardKentMontgomeryPrince George'sQueen Anne'sSt. Mary'sTalbotWashingtonWicomicoWorcesterBaltimore city