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Resident voices concern over rising property assessments; county staff notes homestead cap limits tax increase

2123199 · January 9, 2025
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Summary

Charles Goebel, a Mount Savage resident, told commissioners he opposed a large increase in property assessment values; county staff noted a county homestead cap limits taxable increases to 4% despite higher assessments.

Charles Goebel of Mount Savage addressed the Allegany County commissioners during public comment to protest a sharp increase in his property assessment issued by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.

Goebel said his home, built in 1900, was reassessed to $148,000 and he believes that value is too high…

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