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Homestead Tax Credit Application

This one-time application must be completed and returned to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation by December 31, 2012 to be eligible to receive this credit. Failure to complete and return this application by December 31, 2012 will result in homeowners losing this Homestead Tax Credit and losing the option to pay their taxes semi-annually. This application can also be completed electronically by visiting SDAT’s website at www.dat.state.md.us. Application and FAQ can be found on this page

The Bureau of Revenue Collections has the responsibility to collect all revenue owed to the City of Baltimore through various taxes, fines, fees and penalties.

The Bureau maintains a call center to address any payment or billing questions that a customer may have. See the telephone numbers listed at the bottom of this page for more information on how to contact the Bureau of Revenue Collections.

Revenue Collection Bureau Contacts

Contact Name Phone Number
Parking and Red Light Citation (410) 396-4080
Real Property Tax (410) 396-3987
Personal Property Tax (410) 396-3979
Miscellaneous Billing (410) 396-3989
Business Licenses and Miscellaneous Taxes (410) 361-9690
Alley & Footway Paving, Special Benefits District, Ambulance (410) 396-3998
Refunds and Account Adjustments (410) 396-3971
Metered Water (payments) (410) 396-3988
Metered Water (account investigation) (410) 396-5398

You may also send an email to the Bureau of Revenue Collections related to any billing or payment questions at BaltimoreCityCollections@baltimorecity.gov. Please make sure to include as much information related to your inquiry as possible (e.g. property address, account number, citation number, license plate number, etc.) to facilitate our research and response.