Baltimore County |
Code of Ordinances |
Article 11. TAXATION |
Title 2. AD VALOREM TAXES |
SubTitle 3. LEVY AND COLLECTION |
§ 11-2-302. TAX BILLS.
(a)
Required. As soon as the annual tax levy is made, the Director shall mail a tax bill to each applicable taxpayer.
(b)
Voluntary programs. A tax bill shall include:
(1)
An insert explaining the county's voluntary participation in the education costs and local open space costs programs; and
(2)
A remittance form to facilitate property owner's voluntary contributions to either program.
(c)
Contents of the real property tax bill. The annual tax bill for owner-occupied residential property shall state:
(1)
The amount of the tax due if paid in full, including any applicable discounts for early payment;
(2)
The amount of the tax due if paid in semiannual installments, including any applicable discounts for early payment of the first installment;
(3)
The amount of service charge to be paid with the second installment;
(4)
The amount of interest to be charged for late payment of the second installment; and
(5)
The date the tax payment is due.
(1988 Code, §§ 33-52, 33-54.1) (Bill No. 87, 1990, § 2, 8-13-1990; Bill No. 78, 1991, § 2, 7-25-1991; Bill No. 198-95, § 1, 1-22-1996; Bill No. 33-03, § 2, 7-1-2004)