Do I qualify for the semi-annual tax payment plan, and if so, how do I sign-up? Will I benefit from paying my taxes semi-annually?
Effective July 1st, 2000, a semi-annual tax payment schedule became mandatory for all owner-occupied residential property owners in the State of Maryland. Taxpayers may opt to pay annually, but they must notify their lender prior to May 1st of their intention. The County and the mortgage lenders will assume that taxes are being paid semi-annually unless the taxpayer notifies their mortgage lender that they want to pay annually. You do not need to notify the County; the County will accept either an annual or semi-annual payment.

Semi-annual tax payments are due in two installments; the first in September 30th and the second on December 31st. While there is no service charge associated with the semi-annual payment program, if a semi-annual payment becomes delinquent, interest and penalty charges are calculated on the amount of the delinquent payment beginning the day after it was due (e.g., if the first installment payment was not made by September 30th, interest and penalties will accrue starting October 1st..)

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1. How often is the Treasury website updated?
2. Contact Us
3. Where is the Treasury Located?
4. What are the hours of operation?
5. What is the mailing address for the Treasury?
6. I am having trouble getting through to an operator. What can I do?
7. I don't want others to see my tax bill. Is that possible?
8. What is the Treasury Department and what is its relationship to the State of Maryland?
9. What is the difference between Real Property and Personal Property?
10. I appealed my assessment but my taxes are due, what should I do?
11. How are my real property taxes calculated?
12. What is the taxable levy year?
13. What municipalities have their taxes collected by Frederick County?
14. When are the tax bills mailed?
15. Why is there only one return envelope in the tax bill?
16. What if I did not receive a tax bill?
17. Do you send a bill for the second installment?
18. Is a delinquent notice sent?
19. When are tax payments due?
20. I have already paid my taxes. Why am I getting another tax bill?
21. New Construction Bills:
22. Do I qualify for the semi-annual tax payment plan, and if so, how do I sign-up? Will I benefit from paying my taxes semi-annually?
23. Is there a discount for paying early?
24. What if I realize later that I don't have funds to cover this check?
25. Why is there a convenience fee?
26. How do I get a receipt for my tax payment?
27. What if my taxes are not paid on time?
28. Can I appeal the interest and penalty charges?
29. What is the Tax Lien Sale?
30. When is the Tax Lien Sale?
31. Where can I find more information about the annual Tax Lien Sale?
32. Where can I find the final results of the Tax Lien Sale?
33. What if there is an overpayment on the account? How do I get a refund?
34. How will tax credits be paid to taxpayers?
35. Why am I receiving a tax bill when the property is tax exempt?
36. My mortgage company says they paid the County in July and it is now August. Why is the payment not showing on my account?
37. How do I correct the name and address on my tax bill?
38. I am the principle resident how do I make that change?
39. What should I do with a bill that I received for property that I no longer own?