Howard County - Taxes and Payments

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Taxes & Payments

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Questions about your taxes and other fees you pay? The links below provide the answers that focus on money matters in Howard County.

Tax Sale Information

The County holds an annual Tax Sale in May or June of each year. Tax lien certificates for properties with delinquent taxes, water and sewer bills or other liens will be auctioned to the highest bidder.

Water and Sewer Billing

Water/sewer bills are issued to each property on a quarterly basis and water usage charges are a lien on the property.

Real Property Tax Information

General Information about real property taxes.

Real Property Tax - When Taxes Are Due

All taxpayers living in their principal residence pay their real property tax bills on a semi-annual schedule unless they opt out of the semi-annual scheduled by making an annual payment by September 30th. Taxpayers who are principal residents will receive a tax bill that will permit them to pay on either a semiannual

Tax Credits

A list of available real property tax credits and information about eligibility, including forms for our most frequently requested credits.

Tax Credits - Other

Other County Credits

Real Property Tax Deferrals

Tax Deferral program for seniors 65 and older or disabled taxpayers.

Tax Credits - Homeowner's Tax Credit

Homeowner's Tax Credit Program is a State-run program that grants tax credits to homeowners on their owner/occupied residential property based on income and asset criteria.

Personal Property Tax Information for Businesses

Business Personal Property Tax Look Up General Information

Tax Credits - Senior Tax Credit

A County Tax credit is available for homeowners who are at least 70 years old. The program has both income and asset limits.

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