FAQs

Real Estate Tax FAQ

• When will I receive a Real Estate Tax bill?

  Real estate tax bills are mailed in July.  Half-year billing for new construction completed after July 1 are mailed in January.

• When are my real estate taxes due?

  Owner-Owner occupied properties, as identified by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, are eligible to pay their annual real estate taxes in two installments.  The first installment is due by September 30 and the second installment is due by December 31.  Payments received after the due date are subject to interest of 1.5% per month.

  Non-Owner-Non-owner occupied properties, as identified by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, must pay  their annual real estate tax by September 30 to avoid interest.

• My real estate taxes are paid by my mortgage company out of escrow. What do I need to do?

  It is the property owner’s responsibility to provide a copy of the real estate tax bill to their mortgage company. The City does not send real estate tax bills directly to the mortgage companies.

• How can I pay my bill?

  In person – 37 S Broadway, First Floor.  (Outside normal office hours, please use the drop box beside the police entrance)

  By mail – 

  City of Frostburg
  PO Box 440
  Frostburg, MD 21532

  Online – Choose Online Payments tab to the left

   

• Is there a discount for paying my bill early?

  The City does not offer a discount for paying early.

   

• Can I pay my Allegany County taxes at Frostburg Municipal Center?

  No, the City of Frostburg cannot accept payment for Allegany County taxes. 

• What forms of payment are accepted?

  Cash
  Check, Money Order or Bank Check payable to “City of Frostburg” 
  Debit/Credit Card at City Hall (2.95% fee applied)

  Online Payment – E-Check (no customer fee) or Debit/Credit Card (2.95% fee applied)

• What do I include with my tax payment?

  If paying by mail or placing payment in the drop box, please include the remittance coupon from the bill(s). If the remittance coupon is not available, please write the account number or the property address on the memo line.

• I am mailing my check but I would like a receipt. How do I receive one?

  Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a receipt will be mailed to you.

• I lost or did not receive my bill, what do I do?

  Sign up for e-billing to ensure timely delivery of your next utility bill.

  Call the Finance Department at 301-689-6000, Option 3 for the balance due or to receive another copy of the bill.  

• My address is incorrect on my bill. How do I correct that?

  Please send address changes to:

  Allegany County Department of Assessments
  112 Baltimore Street, 3rd Floor
  Cumberland, MD 21502

  (301) 777-2108
  Fax: 301-777-2052
  Email: sdat.alle@maryland.gov

  Notifying the City of a change of address will not create a permanent change of address for future bills. Customers must contact the Department of Assessments.