Real Property Division Real property is reassessed on a three-year cycle by reviewing one-third of all property in Maryland every year. The review includes an exterior physical inspection of the property. The Real Property Valuation Division participates in all appeals court proceedings where assessment questions are involved. Assessments are certified by the Department to local governments where they are converted into property tax bills by applying the appropriate property tax rates. An assessment is based on an appraisal of the fair market value of the property. An appraisal is an estimate of value. There are three accepted approaches to market value: (1) the sales approach; (2) the cost approach; (3) the income approach. While differing in the method of calculation each approach is designed to indicate the property’s fair market value. The property tax is primarily a local government revenue. Counties and cities depend on the property tax and a portion of the income tax to make up their budgets.

This site will provide you with the resources to start a business in Maryland. Please note that an electronic government service fee of $3 for eCheck or 3% credit card will be applied to filings with payment processed through Maryland Business Express. Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation will apply an expedited fee to each filing through Maryland Business Express.

This license is required for any establishment that wants to operate amusement device games on its premises.

The SBRC is a free service to help you establish, grow and improve your business through one-on-one sessions.

A conditional use authorization is required for an establishment that will be using live entertainment and/or dancing.

Information for amending or extending a construction permit.

The Baltimore Main Streets program is a neighborhood revitalization program that provides customized support and technical assistance to the City’s commercial corridors.

Each moderate and high priority risk food facilities must employ a certified food manager (CFM) who is licensed with the City Health Department.

LEDC is a nonprofit organization that equips entrepreneurs and small business owners with capital and technical assistance / LEDC es una organización sin ánimo de lucro que apoya emprendedores y empresarios con asistencia técnica y microcrédito.

MWBD serves as the City of Baltimore’s advocate for small, local, minority and women-owned companies including prime contractors, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.

This license is required for any business that wants to operate as a pawnbroker facility.

This license is required for all retail business establishments located within the ten retail districts.

This license is required for any establishment that wants to operate simulated slot machine games on its premises.

The license is required for anyone wanting to sell food products or merchandise of any kind on any street in Baltimore City.

For builders or citizens temporary use of the right of way includes excavation, scaffolds, dumpsters, fences and parking. Right of Way is any public space such as streets and sidewalks.

A Use & Occupancy permit is required for any newly-constructed structure or addition, to use for any purpose previously vacant land, to make any change in the authorized use of any land structure, or to make a change in a business' ownership. $73 FEE FOR 1-AND 2-FAMILY DWELLINGS $98 FEE FOR ALL OTHER PROPERTIES

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