This page helps property owners handle a Property Tax need in Baltimore City, Maryland, including finding a bill, paying real property taxes, and knowing where to contact the City for billing questions.
The City of Baltimore Real Property portal is the main online place to search current real property tax bills by fiscal year, block and lot, address, or owner name.
City of Baltimore Real Property tax bill search
Use the City’s online Real Property tax page to look up and pay a real property tax bill. Have one or more property identifiers ready before you search.
- Fiscal year
- Block number
- Lot number
- Property address
- Owner name
For address searches, enter the address as it appears on the top portion of the tax bill. Use abbreviations such as W for West, N for North, St for Street, and Dr for Drive.
- Open the search and pay Real Property taxes page.
- Select the fiscal year.
- Enter the block and lot, property address, or owner name.
- Submit the search and review the bill details before making a payment.
Real property tax rate, discount, and payment rules
Baltimore City lists the real property tax rate for fiscal year 2025 as $2.248 per $100 of assessed value. A 0.5% discount applies when a property owner pays a bill by July 31.
| Topic | Baltimore City rule |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | $2.248 per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2025 |
| Early payment discount | 0.5% discount on the total City tax due if paid by July 31 |
| Partial payments | Accepted and credited to the tax bill, but the bill must be paid in full before December 31 of the year issued |
| Payment plans | The City does not enter into payment agreements for real estate taxes |
| Tax sale risk | A bill not paid in full may put the property at risk for inclusion in the May tax sale the following year |
Other Baltimore City real property tax bill types
Use the correct City payment page for the type of bill or charge you need to review. These tools use similar search options, including block, lot, address, and owner name.
- Search Part Year Real Property taxes for supplemental bills issued when Maryland reassesses a property after the City’s July tax bill.
- Make Real Property future year payments to prepay toward the 2026/2027 real property tax bill and receive a 0.5% discount on those payments.
- Search Special Benefit District Surcharges when the charge is not part of the regular real property tax page.
Semi-annual billing and tax credits
Semi-annual billing applies only to owner-occupied principal residence properties. The first installment is due in July and becomes delinquent in October. The second installment is billed on December 1 and becomes past due on January 1, with a service fee added to the second bill.
To check whether a homestead tax credit appears on a bill, review the real property tax bill online. The bill shows state assessment credit and city assessment credit amounts when the credit is being applied.
Property owners can also review Baltimore City tax credits for available City credit information and applications.
Mailing address changes and assessment questions
For a real property tax bill mailing address change, submit a written request to the City’s Department of Transportation Property Location Section. The request must come from the owner or an authorized agent and include the property address or block and lot, the new mailing address, the owner or authorized agent signature, and a phone number.
Supporting documentation must be included when an authorized agent submits the request. The City also lists downloadable mailing address change forms through the Department of Transportation quick forms page.
Property assessment appeals are handled through the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Questions about principal residence billing status for semi-annual billing also route to SDAT.
Tax sale information
Baltimore City holds a tax sale each year to collect unpaid property taxes and charges. Property owners can stop a tax sale by redeeming the property, which means paying the winning bidder for the claims, interest, and other costs.
The Tax Sale Deferral Program is managed by the Departments of Finance and Housing and Community Development and may let eligible owners keep a property from being sold in a tax sale for one year. Review the City’s tax sale information for details about the process and assistance options.
Baltimore City property tax contacts
Use these contacts for real property tax billing, payment, refund, tax sale, address, and assessment questions.
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Revenue Collections Questions
Phone: (410) 396-3000
Email: baltimorecitycollections@baltimorecity.gov - Real Property tax in-person payments, Abel Wolman Municipal Meeting, 200 N Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Revenue Accounting Section, 200 Holliday Street, Room 3, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Department of Transportation Property Location Section, 401 E Fayette Street, Suite 101, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 396-3800
Fax: (410) 576-8310 -
State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Assessment appeals: (410) 767-8250
Semi-annual billing status: (410) 767-8258 - Department of Finance mailing address, 100 N Holliday Street Room 454, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Common questions
Where can I pay Baltimore City real property taxes online?
Use the City of Baltimore Real Property tax page to search by fiscal year, block and lot, address, or owner name, then review the bill before payment.
Can I make partial payments on a Baltimore City real property tax bill?
Yes. Baltimore City accepts partial payments and credits them to the tax bill, but the bill must be paid in full before December 31 of the year it was issued.
Does Baltimore City offer payment plans for real estate taxes?
No. The City does not enter into payment agreements for real estate taxes.
What happens if a Baltimore City real property tax bill is not paid in full?
If the bill is not paid in full, the property may be at risk for inclusion in the tax sale in May of the following year.
Who handles Baltimore City property tax billing and refund questions?
Revenue Collections handles billing, payments, adjustments, refunds, tax sale, real property, and personal property questions. Call (410) 396-3000 or email [baltimorecitycollections@baltimorecity.gov](mailto:baltimorecitycollections@baltimorecity.gov).
How do I change the mailing address for a Baltimore City real property tax bill?
Send a written request to the Department of Transportation Property Location Section with the property address or block and lot, the new mailing address, the required signature, and a phone number.