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Public-water accounts use Baltimore City billing. County sewer service appears on the County property-tax bill. No incorporated towns. Official jurisdiction profile
60 resources for Baltimore County
Includes local services and applicable Maryland statewide resources.
Look up County real-property tax information by parcel ID or street address and use the same system to pay a bill. This is the County tax account system, separate from Baltimore City water billing.
Use Baltimore City’s water lookup for a County property served by the regional public water system. Search by the water account number or the service address shown on the bill.
County public-water customers use Baltimore City billing. County sewer charges are separate and generally appear on the County property-tax bill. Follow the portal instructions on your latest bill.
Understand the sewer-service charge and other Metropolitan District water and sewer assessments. The County describes sewer service as an annual charge on the July 1 property-tax bill.
Review County property-tax credits and relief programs and find application information. Use the individual program instructions to check eligibility and deadlines.
Find the County’s closing-cost assistance information for eligible first-time homebuyers. The page explains the Settlement Expense Loan Program and its designated-area and occupancy requirements.
Start with the County’s permit guidance to choose the appropriate application for building, plumbing, electrical or other construction work. It explains the online application process and available in-person assistance.
Find the correct County route for researching permits, development, zoning and related property records. Review the self-search and records-request instructions before submitting a request.
Review registration, inspection, exemption and renewal information for County rental housing. The page also links to rental-license searches and license-printing services.
Use the County’s map to look for registered rental properties and registration exemptions. Search by a property location to help verify its recorded rental status.
Find guidance on zoning classifications, variances, special exceptions and zoning reviews. The County directs property-specific zoning research to its My Neighborhood interactive map.
Find County guidance for private drinking-water wells, septic systems and related environmental issues. This is the starting point for service requests, permits and questions about a property using private systems.
Find the County’s public-records service for septic documents, well permits, well tests and related groundwater records. Use it when researching a property served by a private well or septic system.
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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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