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Anne Arundel County established a charter form of government in 1964.

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The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.

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Business

With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.

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Forms & Publications

Name	Type	More Information
9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for the County 9-1-1 Specialist Property Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Affidavit for Indemnity Deeds of Trust Affidavit for Indemnity Deeds of Trust for Anne Arundel County Office of Finance	Form (PDF)
Application for AACO 50 Year Payment Deferral Use this form to apply for a 50 year tax payment deferral	Form (PDF)
Application for Lien Certificate Use this form to apply for a Lien Certificate	Form (PDF)
Bond Sale General Obligation Bonds	Publication
Brownfields Site Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Brownfields Site Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Commercial Revitalization District Program Property Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Commericial Revitalization Property Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Each year the Department of Finance produces this report for taxpayers with sufficient information to evaluate the financial performance of the County.	Publication
Conservation Land Real Property Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Conservation Land Property Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Conservation Land Real Property Tax Credit Application (For Renewal Only) Use this application to renew an existing Conservation Land Property Tax Credit.	Form (PDF)
County Transfer Tax Claim for Refund This form to be used when taxpayer requests a refund of county transfer taxes erroneously paid to Anne Arundel County	Form (PDF)
Customer's Request for Leak Adjustment Use this form to apply for bill adjustment	Form (PDF)
Disabled Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers Property Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Disabled Law Enforcement Officers & Rescue Workers Property Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Initial Application (Year 1) for Surviving Spouse Only	Form (PDF)
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Initial Application (Year 1) for Disabled Veteran Only	Form (PDF)
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application Re-Application for FY24 Disabled Veteran Only	Form (PDF)
Foreign Trade Zone Personal Property Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Foreign Trade Zone Personal Property Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Geothermal Energy Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
High Performance Dwelling Property Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for High Performance Dwelling Property Tax Credit Application	Form (PDF)
Indemnity Deeds of Trust Borrowers Affidavit	Form (PDF)
Owner's Request to Change Utility Bills to Tenant's Name Use this form to Change Utility Bills to Tenant's Name	Form (PDF)
Pool Verification Form Form for receiving adjustment to Utility account for water used to fill Swimming pool	Form (PDF)
Public Safety Officer Tax Credit Application For individuals seeking to apply for the Public Safety Officer tax credit towards Anne Arundel County real estate taxes.	Form (Online)
Real Property County Tax Exemption Community or Civic Association Application This application is for an exemption from County Real Estate Taxes in accordance with § 4-2-201(b) of the Anne Arundel County Code	Form (PDF)
Recordation Tax Claim for Refund This form to be used when taxpayer requests a refund of recordation taxes erroneously paid to Anne Arundel County	Form (PDF)
Religious Leased Real Property Tax Credit Use this form to apply for Religious Leased Real Property Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Request for refund of a tax, fee, charge, interest or penalty Use this form to request a refund of a tax, fee, charge, interest or penalty	Form (PDF)
Residential Application For Bay Restoration Fee and Stormwater Remediation Fee Financial Hardship Exemption Use this form to apply for Stormwater Remediation Fee Financial Hardship Exemption	Form (PDF)
Residential Application For Bay Restoration Fee and Stormwater Remediation Fee Financial Hardship Exemption (Excel) Use this form to apply for Stormwater Remediation Fee Financial Hardship Exemption (Excel)	Form (Online)
Residential Application for Utility Deferment Use this form to apply for Residential Application for Utility Deferment	Form (PDF)
Residential Water and/or Sewer Installment Agreement Application 30 Year Water and Sewer Plan	Form (PDF)
Residential Water and/or Sewer Installment Agreement Application 30 Year Water Plan and 40 Year Sewer Plan	Form (PDF)
Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application For Years 2, 3, 4 or 5 of the Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Retired Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Initial Application (Year 1)	Form (PDF)
Single Audit Report Report from the independent audit of Financial and Compliance Activities of the County.	Report
Solar Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Solar Tax Credit application	Form (PDF)
Solid Waste Disposal Charge Refund Request Use this form to apply for Solid Waste Disposal Charge Refund	Form (PDF)
Special Taxing District Application Use this form to apply for Special Taxing District	Form (PDF)
Special Taxing District Guidelines Special Taxing District Guidelines	Form (PDF)
Spouses of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers & Rescue Workers Property Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Property Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Stormwater Management Tax Credit Application Use this form to apply for Stormwater Management Tax Credit	Form (PDF)
Tax Increment Finance Application Use this form to apply for Tax Increment Financing	Form (PDF)
Tax Increment Finance Guidelines Guidelines for Tax Increment Finance	Form (PDF)
Use or Occupancy Tax Information	Form (Online)
Use or Occupancy Tax Return	Form (PDF)
Use or Occupancy Tax Return Short Term Residential Rentals	Form (PDF)
Utility Billing Address/Name Change for New Owner Form for new owner to change their utility billing address or name.	Form (PDF)