This page helps users complete a property search in Montgomery County, Alabama by explaining where to look up real property details, review parcel maps, and contact the right public office when records are unclear.

The main search path uses the SDAT Real Property Data Search for property record lookup and MCAtlas for map-based parcel review.

The search real property records through SDAT tool lets users select a county, choose a search method, and view real property records. The system requires JavaScript and may be unavailable before 7:00 a.m. for maintenance.

Have one of these search details ready before using the database:

  • Street address or street name
  • Property Account Identifier
  • Map reference

Use the search fields carefully because SDAT notes that owner name, town, neighborhood, subdivision, and zip code are not available search methods in the real property database.

  • Open the Real Property Data Search.
  • Select Montgomery County from the county drop-down menu.
  • Choose the search method that matches the information you have.
  • Review the matching property record for assessment and parcel information.

Important: SDAT says the displayed property data is for informational purposes only and should not be used for legal reports or documents.

Address and account search tips

For address searches, leave off street directions and suffixes. For example, do not include terms such as North, West, Avenue, Street, Drive, or Way. If a full street name does not work, try a shorter version of the street name.

For account-based searches, use the Property Account Identification Number from the assessment notice or worksheet. SDAT identifies Montgomery with county code 16. Deleted accounts can only be searched by Property Account Identifier.

If a property still does not appear, the address used by the owner may differ from the official street number assigned by the local government. In that case, try searching without the street number to test the street name.

MCAtlas parcel maps

MCAtlas is Montgomery County’s main map viewer and offers mapping layers in one viewing tool. Use open MCAtlas for parcel mapping when you need a map-based way to review property location and related GIS layers.

The Montgomery Planning GIS team maintains the County’s property layer. Property data can also be viewed on MCAtlas or downloaded from the Data Downloads Hub.

GIS data and map viewers

Montgomery Planning maintains GIS applications that help the public explore Montgomery County data. The Data Catalog supports browsing and downloading county data, while interactive maps focus on specific topics such as zoning, development, transportation, and property-related layers.

Montgomery County Government map viewers allow users to display, find, identify, and print map features. The property and water and sewer category viewer includes property-related data such as zoning, contour, water category, sewer, and aerial image layers.

For broader map resources, users can also review Montgomery County GIS open data, the Montgomery County Data Catalog, and Montgomery Planning interactive maps when a property search requires parcel context beyond the basic property record.

SDAT states that deeds and plats are not available through the Real Property Data Search. Deeds and plats are handled through Land Records, a division of the Clerk of Court’s office where the property is located.

SDAT also states that tax bills and payments are not available on its website. Property tax billing questions are handled by the appropriate county or municipal government where the property is located.

Property search contacts

Use these contacts when a property record, parcel map, or assessment question needs staff help.

  • Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, 700 East Pratt Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2700, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Phone: (410) 767-1184. Outside the Baltimore Metro Area: 1-888-246-5941. Maryland Relay: 1-800-735-2258. General inquiries email: sdat.411@maryland.gov
  • Montgomery Planning Information Counter, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902. Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Phone: (301) 495-4610.
  • Montgomery County Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions Geographic Information Systems, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 340 Rockville, Maryland 20850-2390. Fax: (240) 777-2909. GIS Manager Russell Provost phone: (240) 773-8026.

Common questions

Where can I search for a Montgomery County property record?

Use the SDAT Real Property Data Search to select the county, choose a search method, and view property record information.

Can I search SDAT property records by owner name?

No. SDAT states that the real property database cannot be searched by owner name, town, neighborhood, subdivision, or zip code.

What should I do if an address search does not find the property?

Try leaving off street directions and suffixes, shorten the street name, or search without the street number to confirm the street name.

Where can I review a property on a map?

Use view property layers in MCAtlas for map-based parcel review and GIS layers.

No. SDAT states that deeds and plats are handled through Land Records at the Clerk of Court’s office, while tax bills and payments are handled by the appropriate county or municipal government.