One-third of the properties in St. Mary’s County (Districts 2, 3, 6 and 9) received assessment notices in December 2010. The State Department of Assessments and Taxation determines the taxable assessment of real property. Citizens are urged to verify assessment notices received for accuracy. Assessments can be appealed by following the directions contained with the notices.
To obtain your current assessed value online, visit http://www.dat.state.md.us. For additional information, contact the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation, St. Mary’s County Office located in the Carter Building., Room 2059, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also contact them by telephone at (301) 301 880 2901; fax: (301) 475-4856 or e-mail: stm@dat.state.md.us.
Citizens may also contact the County Treasurer’s Office for information on how the assessment affects tax bills. The Treasurer’s Office can be reached at (301) 475-4472 or (301) 475-4473.