The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Real property tax annual bills and the first installment of semiannual bills are due on or before September 30 and become delinquent on October 1. The second semiannual installment is due on or before December 31 and becomes delinquent on January 1.
Delinquent real and personal property taxes are subject to interest and penalty. For County taxes and fees, the interest rate is .5% per month or fraction of a month and the penalty rate is .5% per month or fraction of a month. For State taxes, the interest rate is 1% per month or fraction of a month. For City of Annapolis taxes, the interest rate is 1.5 % per month or fraction of a month. For the Town of Highland Beach taxes, the interest rate is 1% per month or fraction of a month.
The Office of Finance has provided the capability for citizens and businesses to pay their Real Estate and Personal Property taxes online using the a credit card on e-check.
The following Convenience Fees are assessed when you utilize the County's Online Bill Payment Application:
Utility Bills
(Water & Wastewater, Front Foot Assessments, Installment Agreements)
Tax Payments and Other Departments
(Real Property, Personal General Billing)
Credit Cards
$3.25 per transaction
2.39% of transaction total
(example $2.39 per $100)
Debit Cards
$3.25 per transaction
2.39% of transaction total
eCheck
$ 0.50
$ 0.50
*All convenience fees are non-refundable
Anne Arundel County uses Paymentus Corporation, a third party bill payment service for utility, real estate tax, personal property tax, and general billing online payments. Paymentus Corporation accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, eCheck, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay. All Paymentus Corporation payments are subject to a non-refundable convenience fee for each transaction.
FAQ
Why is there a convenience fee?
Paymentus Corporation charges a non-refundable convenience fee to use their service. The fee covers payment handling and processing charges.
Does Anne Arundel County receive any part of the convenience fee?
Anne Arundel County does not receive any portion of the convenience fee. Paymentus Corporation is an independent company providing a service for the County.
Pay By Mail / In Person
NOTICE: County offices are open to the public at this time
Learn more about dropbox and other payment options.
Additionally, non-cash payments (checks and money orders) can be made at any time in the yellow drop boxes at these same locations.
Real Estate Tax bills, Personal Property Bills, Front Foot Assessment bills and Utility bills are mailed with a self-addressed courtesy envelop. Please use this envelope to make payments by mail and be sure to include the bottom portion of the bill in the envelope along with your check or money order.
