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Montgomery County, Maryland

101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850

Tel: 240-777-0311
Fax: 240-777-2517

County Website: Montgomery county
Assessor Website: Montgomery county assessor

Montgomery County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Call Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) at 240.314.4510
Use this online form to appeal your assessment notice within 45 days of the notice date https://assessmentappeals.dat.maryland.gov/start.aspx

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Montgomery county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Montgomery county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Montgomery county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Montgomery county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Montgomery county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Montgomery county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Montgomery county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Montgomery county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Montgomery county Maryland tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Montgomery County

Homes in Montgomery county have a median home value of $491,613.

Montgomery county home values are ranked 1 out of 24 counties in the state of Maryland for median home price. The average median home value in Maryland is $285,063. Allegany county has the lowest median price at $126,196. Montgomery county has the highest median price at $491,613.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Montgomery county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~276%.

Maryland Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Montgomery county is $111,812.

Compared to the state of Maryland and the United States, Montgomery county's median household income is higher than the state of Maryland's average median household income of $80,114 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Montgomery county's population has grown from 762,875 in 1990 to 1,062,061 in 2020, an increase of 39% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Maryland's population has grown from 4,780,753 in 1990 to 6,177,224 in 2020, an increase of 29% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Montgomery county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Maryland and the United States.

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Montgomery County Maryland Cities

Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville, Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Colesville, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Dickerson, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Kensington, Laytonsville, Olney, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Spencerville, Takoma Park, Washington Grove, West Bethesda, Wheaton

Montgomery County Maryland Zipcodes

20812 / 20814 / 20815 / 20816 / 20817 / 20818 / 20832 / 20833 / 20837 / 20838 / 20839 / 20841 / 20842 / 20850 / 20851 / 20852 / 20853 / 20854 / 20855 / 20860 / 20861 / 20862 / 20866 / 20868 / 20871 / 20872 / 20874 / 20876 / 20877 / 20878 / 20879 / 20880 / 20882 / 20886 / 20895 / 20896 / 20901 / 20902 / 20903 / 20904 / 20905 / 20906 / 20910 / 20912 /

Maryland Counties

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