By TJ Creevy and Harris Eisenstein
Approximately one-third of all Maryland property owners will receive (or have received) their real property tax assessments for the 2025/26 tax year. If you disagree with the State’s assessment of your property value or want to reduce your tax liability, you have limited time to appeal the State’s decision – an appeal must be filed within 45 days of the new assessment notice.
Appealing a real property tax assessment may be particularly appropriate for waterfront property owners. While highly desired and therefore generally more valuable, waterfront properties are confronted with ever-increasing carrying costs and expenses. The State has limited capacity to obtain and analyze all facts impacting property valuations, so it may be unaware of these economic impacts on property. This presents a unique opportunity to seek adjustments to property assessments through the tax appeal process.
An attorney experienced in tax assessment appeals can assist with such property valuation disputes. If you are facing a significant real property tax burden or wish to protect your municipal tax base – for waterfront property or not – our attorneys are well situated to represent you, as they have the unique experience of having represented both taxpayers and taxing authorities in complex assessment proceedings. Contact Harris Eisenstein or TJ Creevy with any questions or concerns.
