Category Archives: property taxes

County Commissioners Hold Constant Yield Hearing, Propose $.99 Tax Rate

The Garrett County commissioners held a constant yield hearing Tuesday morning in their public meeting room at the courthouse in Oakland. Eight members of the general public attended the event. Garrett County Department of Financial Services director Wendy Yoder explained … Continue reading

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More Garrett County seniors eligible for property tax break

Commissioners extend 50 percent credit Megan Miller Cumberland Times-News Cumberland — OAKLAND — A recent act by the Garrett County Commission could give more residents a tax credit on their county tax bills, starting this tax year. Currently, county residents … Continue reading

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4 steps to lowering your property taxes

Jay’s notes: I am happy to try and assist you with the process of lowering your taxes here in Garrett County. In fact, I plan on doing it myself this year, as I highly doubt that my house is worth … Continue reading

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