Westminster, MD, Monday, June 2, 2025 – Carroll County’s Department of the Comptroller announces the schedule and process for the 2025 Tax Sale for delinquent property taxes. Carroll County properties with unpaid real property taxes will be auctioned at the annual tax sale on Monday, June 30, 2025.

The county mailed all final bills and legal notices to property owners on April 1, 2025. Specific requirements will apply to all payments received from this point forward:

  • The county requires payment to be made in guaranteed funds for payment. This includes cash, a cashier’s check, a money order, or a credit card.  E-checks (ACH) will not be accepted.
  • Also, on May 1st, the county began collecting $150 tax sale fees. Any payment received must include the required fees before payments will be accepted.
  • Beginning June 2, 2025, an advertising fee of $65.00 was applied to the bill, making the total tax sale fee $215.  (Tax Sale Fee $150+$65=$215)

The last day to pay to avoid the Tax Sale is Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

This year’s Tax Sale will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, with RealAuction.com.

Residents experiencing hardships may contact Collections Office Supervisor Belinda Gesell at bgesell@carrollcountymd.gov or 410-386-2965 to discuss the situation.