Real Estate Taxes

All real estate parcels within the City limits of Frostburg are billed for real estate taxes by both the City of Frostburg and Allegany County.  The taxes are billed for the fiscal year of July 1 - June 30 and are based on an assessment provided by the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.  Real estate tax revenue of the City of Frostburg provides about half of the funding for general government operations.  This includes functions such as Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, street repairs and maintenance, snow removal, and community development.

Payment Due Dates for Real Estate Taxes

Real estate tax bills for most properties are issued in July each year.  New construction completed after July 1 may receive a half-year real estate tax billing in January.  

Owner occupied properties, as identified by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, are eligible to pay their annual real estate taxes in two installments.  The first installment is due by September 30 and the second installment is due by December 31.  Payments received after the due date are subject to interest of 1.5% per month retroactive to July 1.

Non-owner occupied properties, as identified by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, must pay  their annual real estate tax by September 30 to avoid interest.

Half-year billings are due not less than 30 days from the billing date.

Assessments 

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation reassess property values every three years. For questions regarding property assessments, owners may contact the Allegany County office of Department of Assessments at (301)-777-2108 or by emailing alle@dat.state.md.us.