Westminster, MD, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – Carroll County is seeking members for the Maryland Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board for Carroll County.  The Board consists of three members, to be appointed by the Governor, from a list of persons submitted to the Governor by the county commissioners.

Each county and Baltimore City has a property tax assessment appeals board with jurisdiction over all appeals in its area concerning property tax assessments, the Home Owners' Tax Credit Program, the Renters' Tax Credit Program, the Agricultural Land Preservation Easement Program, and other local tax matters assigned to the board for hearing. This jurisdiction includes but is not limited to appeals concerning local tax credits, local taxes, and special taxing areas (Code Tax - Property Article, Title 3).

The number of meetings depends on the number of hearings scheduled.  The board usually meets 15-20 times a year during the months of June-September.  Meetings are full days with compensation of $20.00 per hour.  Terms are five years.

For more information, please visit the state website.  If you would like to apply to serve on the board, please visit https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/application-for-a-carroll-county-board-or-commission/to apply online, or contact the Boards & Commissions Coordinator at volunteerboards@carrollcountymd.gov or 410-386-2043.