PRINCE FREDERICK — The Calvert County Treasurer’s Office will hold its annual tax sale on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the County Administration Building at 150 Main St.
The public auction covers properties that have remained delinquent on real estate taxes for two years or more. It also includes overdue water and sewer accounts for Calvert County as well as the towns of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach.
County officials announced the sale on April 29, 2026. It provides a mechanism for the county to recover unpaid taxes while offering property owners a final opportunity to address their delinquencies before further legal action.
Successful bidders at the tax sale receive a certificate of sale. They may initiate foreclosure proceedings on the property no earlier than six months after the auction date and no later than two years after the sale. Property owners retain the right to redeem their property by paying the full amount owed, plus interest and any applicable fees, at any time up to the point of final foreclosure.
Calvert County conducts the tax sale each year as required by state law to address longstanding delinquencies. The process helps ensure the county and its municipalities can continue providing essential services funded by property taxes.
Residents or potential bidders seeking details on specific properties, bidding procedures or requirements should visit the official county website at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/TaxSale. The site provides comprehensive information about the upcoming auction, including lists of affected properties as they become available.
Tax sales in Maryland are conducted publicly and are open to qualified bidders. Participants typically must register in advance and comply with all county regulations for the auction. Funds collected through the tax sale process directly support local government operations, schools, public safety and infrastructure in Calvert County and the surrounding Southern Maryland region.
Property owners who are behind on taxes are strongly encouraged to contact the Treasurer’s Office immediately to explore payment arrangements and avoid having their property included in the sale. Redemption remains possible even after the auction until foreclosure is completed.
The annual tax sale serves as both a collection tool and a public process that balances the county’s need to maintain fiscal responsibility with property owners’ rights. Calvert County officials have consistently used the process to recover revenue while minimizing long-term impacts on the community when possible.
Southern Maryland residents are reminded that timely payment of property taxes and related utility accounts helps prevent properties from reaching the two-year delinquency threshold that triggers inclusion in the tax sale.
For additional assistance or questions regarding the May 22 tax sale, individuals should refer directly to the Calvert County Treasurer’s Office or the information available on the county’s dedicated tax sale webpage.
