The Board of Commissioners for St. Mary’s County are seeking citizens who are interested in volunteering their time in public service to the community by serving on the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board. Interested citizens should contact the St. Mary’s County Public Information Office at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1341 to receive a Biographical Information Form requested by the Office of the Governor.
The Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board hears appeals from property owners in its area who disagree with the values assessed by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Appeals concerning local tax credits, local taxes, and special taxing areas under the Home Owners’ Tax Credit Program, the Renters’ Tax Credit Program, the Agricultural Land Preservation Easement Program, and other local tax matters also are assigned to the board for hearing. The board consists of four members and one alternate. Members are appointed by the Governor from nominations by local Boards of Commissioners for five-year terms. The Governor names the Chair.