Anne Arundel County Office of Finance – Annapolis, MD

Financial Heart of the County Government

Managing Public Funds and Collections

The Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, located in the Arundel Center on Calvert Street, is the primary agency responsible for billing, collecting, and investing county funds. Often referred to as the Tax Department by residents, this office handles the collection of real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and utility charges (water and wastewater) 💧. The dedicated staff ensures that the county’s financial resources are managed with accuracy and transparency, supporting the funding of schools, police, and public works. The Office of Finance also administers tax credit programs, helping eligible homeowners and seniors reduce their tax burden through state and local initiatives.

Customer Services and Divisions

The Finance Office is divided into several key sections to assist the public:

• Real Property Tax: Manages billing for over 200,000 properties, including processing homestead tax credits and tax sale redemptions.
• Utility Billing: Handles water and sewer service payments, meter reading disputes, and account transfers.
• Recordation and Transfer Tax: Processes taxes related to the sale and transfer of property deeds within the county.
• Customer Service: Provides front-counter assistance for walk-in payments and answers complex billing inquiries 📞.

Visiting the Arundel Center

The office is situated on the first floor of the Arundel Center, the county’s main government building. While many residents choose to pay bills online or via mail to avoid lines, the walk-in center remains a vital resource for those needing face-to-face assistance or preferring to pay in cash. Visitors should be prepared for security screening upon entering the building. The Office of Finance prides itself on fiscal responsibility and efficiency, ensuring that every dollar collected is properly accounted for and used to serve the community of Anne Arundel County 🏦.