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State assessors brief county task force on property valuations, homestead credit and appeals process
Summary
Kim Jackson of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation explained how properties are appraised every three years, the homestead tax credit and the appeals path; task force members requested additional appeals and tax‑sale impact data and outreach materials for seniors.
Kim Jackson, supervisor of assessments for Prince George's County at the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, briefed the Holistic Sustainable Solutions for Senior Citizens Task Force on property valuation, exemptions and appeals.
Jackson explained that Maryland appraises more than 2 million property accounts and that local properties are reappraised on a three‑year cycle. "The department certifies assessments to local governments, which then convert these assessments into property tax bills by applying the relevant tax rates," she said, walking the committee through the cost, income and sales comparison approaches the office uses.
Why it matters: Property assessments and exemptions directly affect seniors on fixed incomes. The task force sought clarity about which tax credits and exemptions may reduce burdens and what recourse…
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