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Check Annapolis municipal utility and permit services. Municipal taxes may appear as separate lines on the county tax bill. Official jurisdiction profile
58 resources for Anne Arundel County
Includes local services and applicable Maryland statewide resources.
Understand your county property tax bill and follow the official link to view bills and ownership information. The page also explains how Annapolis and Highland Beach taxes appear on the county bill.
Review water and wastewater charges, find online payment and autopay options, and locate help with leaks or billing questions. Useful when budgeting for a home or taking responsibility for an existing utility account.
Find the forms needed to update a county utility account after a purchase or mailing-address change. The new-owner form is intended for the buyer or title company.
Compare county property tax relief programs and find application links, including state Homeowners and Homestead credit information. Review each program's eligibility and deadline before applying.
Explore deferred-loan assistance for eligible first-time buyers purchasing in Anne Arundel County. The program page explains counseling, application steps and how assistance may be used for down payment or settlement costs.
Prepare for buying a home through budgeting, individual counseling and workshops covering financing, contracts and settlement. This is the counseling entry point for buyers considering the ACDS Mortgage Assistance Program.
Learn how to search county permit and license records and use the online system for applications, documents and inspections. Public permit and license searches do not require registration.
Check whether planned work needs a permit and find requirements for residential, grading, trade and septic projects. The page also links to permit-status instructions and the county's online submission system.
Find official entry points for recorded deeds, deeds of trust, releases and subdivision or condominium plats. The clerk's page explains research, recording and copy services, including an additional city step for property within Annapolis limits.
Find the county's property, zoning, land-use and development-activity map viewers in one place. Useful for checking a parcel's surrounding land uses and identifying questions to ask Planning and Zoning.
Use the county's checklist to ask about past flooding, drainage, insurance and mitigation before buying. It also links to FEMA's flood map and flood-insurance resources.
Request septic drawings, perc files, approved site plans or well completion reports for a specific property. These records can help buyers and owners investigate the property's private water and sewage systems.
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Download guideA useful starting point, with sources you can follow. This is a curated directory researched October 15, 2026. Coverage is deepest in our six featured jurisdictions. Municipal profiles are directory links; individual municipal services have not all been reviewed. Programs, forms and portal addresses can change, so confirm current instructions with the source agency.
Our guides and directory are free to use. Some official portals require an account, and services such as permits, recording and payments may carry fees. General information does not determine your eligibility or replace advice for your transaction.
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