Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board

Meetings

The Board will decide a time and place within the county of each meeting. Approximately 10 to 15 meetings are conducted each year.


Members

NameRoleTypeTermTerm
Start
Term
End
Michael Feldman
MemberCitizenThird11/1/066/1/23
Felix W. Morrison
MemberCitizenSecond1/17/136/1/23
Roger McKnightMemberCitizenFirst11/1/066/1/23


Composition

Each Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board consists of three members and one alternate. Members are appointed by the Governor. The Governor names the Chair. Members are paid $25 per hour.


Election

The Commissioner's Office and Liaison submit their nominees to the Commissioners for approval. Once approved the Commissioners send a letter to the Governor’s Appointment Office for his approval and appointment. The Governors Office copies the Commissioners on new appointments.


Term of Office

This is a 5-year term.


Charge / Authority

(Annotated Code of Maryland; Tax Property Article; Title 3. Section 3-101-108)
The Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board shall have jurisdiction over all appeals in its area concerning:

  • Agricultural Land Preservation Easement Program
  • Home Owners' Tax Credit Program
  • Property Tax Assessments
  • Renters' Tax Credit Program
  • Other local tax matters assigned to the board for hearing

This jurisdiction includes but is not limited to appeals concerning local tax credits, local taxes, and special taxing areas.