Tax Facts 

The Prince George’s County Treasury Division, Office of Finance is the Tax Collector for several governmental taxing authorities that include: Prince George’s County, State of Maryland, Incorporated Municipalities, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and the Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC). The taxes you pay are determined by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable tax rate and dividing by $100.  

  1. TAX RATE
  2. MUNICIPAL TAX RATE DIFFERENTIAL
  3. OTHER CHARGES
  4. PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS
  5. CONSTANT YIELD TAX RATE
  6. TAX BILL CALENDAR
BRENTWOOD TAX RATE* 
     $.41500 per $100 Assessed Value 
COUNTY TAX RATE* 
     $1.0000 per $100 Assessed Value 
STATE TAX RATE
     $0.1120 per $100 Assessed Value 
M-NCPPC TAX RATE 
     $0.2940 per $100 Assessed Value 
STORMWATER/FLOOD CONTROL TAX RATES
     $0.0540 per $100 Assessed Value – Area 1 
     $0.0120 per $100 Assessed Value – Area 2 
WSTC TAX RATE 
     $0.0260 per $100 Assessed Value
 
* The County tax rate is reduced for properties located within 
  incorporated areas (municipalities).

CHANGE TAX BILL MAILING ADDRESS

To update your mailing address, complete and print the Property Owner Change of Address Form located on the State website at www.dat.maryland.gov. Type Real Property Change of Address in the Search Bar or send a letter requesting an address change to the Supervisor of Assessments:

MAIL: 14735 Main Street, Ste. 354B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

FAX: (301) 952-2955

EMAIL: sdat.princeg@maryland.gov

The letter must be signed and must include:

• Name of the property owner (or legal representative)

• Account number 

• Property address

• Mailing address for future mailings

• Daytime telephone number

TAX BILL INFORMATION

Assessment Information Website
www.dat.maryland.gov
Bay Restoration Charge: State Inquiry1-800-633-6101
Clean Water Act Fee301-883-5833
County Treasury Division301-952-4030
Homeowners Tax Credit1-800-944-7403
Homestead Tax Credit1-866-650-8783
Park and Planning Tax301-952-3560
Solid Waste Service Charge311
State Assessment Office301-952-2500
Stormwater/Flood Control Charge301-883-6211
Tax Bill Websitewww.princegeorgescountymd.gov
WSSC Front Foot Benefit Charge301-206-8032

TAX BILL PAYMENT OPTIONS

INTERNET: Make payment by e-Check, Debit Card, or Credit Card* (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa accepted) at County website http://taxinquiry.princegeorgescountymd.gov/.

MAIL: Make Check or Money Order payable to: Prince George’s County, Maryland, include account number and mail to: P.O. Box 17578, Baltimore, MD 21297-1578. Do NOT mail cash. Payment must be RECEIVED by the due date to avoid late fees.

IN PERSON: Pay by Cash, Check, Money Order, Debit Card, or Credit Card* (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa accepted) at the address on the front cover of this brochure. Free parking and shuttle buses are available at the Equestrian Center near the Route 4 exit ramp. Limited metered parking is available at the building.

*A service fee of $1.49 is applied to all e-Check payments and a 2.5% service fee is applied to all credit and debit card payments. 

LATE PAYMENTS

Interest and penalties of 1.67% are added each month to overdue tax bills. The County will also attach a lien to the property for unpaid taxes. The lien will be sold to the highest bidder at the annual tax sale held the second Monday in May. Once the lien is sold, the property owner is responsible for paying the amount due for unpaid taxes and costs which may include but is not limited to, additional interest and penalties, court costs and attorney fees, and all other expenses allowed by State law.