Information on how to pay your Anne Arundel County Tax & Utility Bills online, by phone, by mail or in person.
The County online automatic bill payment option allows you to view current total due, and set a recurring payment for a fixed or full amount due for Utility and Real Estate Taxes online at your convenience. All online payments are subject to convenience fees. We accept eCheck, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, and Venmo.
The County online bill payment option allows you to view your bill and make payments online at your convenience. We accept credit card and eCheck payments. All online payments are subject to convenience fees. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, and Venmo.
Pay one or several bills with a single transaction or schedule payments for a future date. After you submit the payment, it will show as pending and appear on your account within two business days. You will receive a confirmation number for your records.
All online payments are subject to convenience fees.
Credit cards accepted include Visa / MasterCard / American Express / Discover/ Venmo, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, and Paypal.
Both credit cards and eChecks are processed through Paymentus Corporation.
Pay By PhoneTo pay by phone, call 1-833-277-8723. Please have your Utility account number or Real Estate Tax parcel number, and your payment information available when you call.
Payment options include:
All banking return items and chargebacks are subject to a $25 fee.
Please allow up to 48 hours after the payment date for your payment to be reflected on your account.
Can I pay using my saving account?
Please check with your bank to ensure they allow bill payment from your savings account to prevent the payment from being return.
Can I speak to someone if I have an issue with my transaction?
If you have any questions about this transaction please contact Paymentus at 1-800-420-1663
Pay By AutoPayThe County online automatic bill payment option allows you to view current total due, and set a recurring payment for a fixed or full amount due for Utility and Real Estate Taxes online at your convenience. All online payments are subject to convenience fees. We accept eCheck, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, and Venmo.
Pay one or several bills with a single transaction or schedule payments for a future date. You will receive a confirmation of the scheduled payment and a confirmation when the payment comes out for your records.
Please allow up to 48 hours after the payment date for your payment to be reflected on your account.
What information do I need to enroll?
To enroll in Automatic Payments, you will need:
If you have personal checks, your routing number and banking account numbers are printed on the bottom of your check.
Please check with your bank to ensure they allow bill payment from your savings account to prevent the payment from being return.
Can I cancel my AutoPay schedule?
Yes, you can cancel the schedule AutoPay by clicking the “Yes” button under AutoPay. Visit your Account page to cancel already scheduled payments. All cancellations should be done 5 days before the bill is due.
You will see the words “Canceling Payment” on the screen. The “Yes” button will no longer appear under AutoPay for the account you have set-up.
You will receive a confirmation stating “Your AutoPay schedule has been successfully cancelled with AACO Biller”. Please hold for your records.
Is there a return fee for AutoPay?
Yes. All banking return items and chargebacks are subject to a $25 fee.
Pay By MailEnclose your bill payment stub and a check or money order, and mail in the pre-addressed envelope provided with your bill. Do not send cash through the mail.
OFFICE OF FINANCE
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PO BOX 17003
BALTIMORE, MD 21297-1003
Overnight Delivery Address:
ANNE ARUNDEL OFFICE OF FINANCE
MS 1103
44 CALVERT STREET
ROOM 110
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401/
When paying by check or money order, please make payable to Anne Arundel County.
Drop BoxesYellow drop boxes are available at each of the County cashier locations for your convenience. You can drop your payment in the drop box quickly and conveniently. Check and money order payments are accepted. Please do not place cash in the drop boxes. Payments are processed by the cashier’s office, so please allow 1-2 days for processing.
Walk-in PaymentLearn more about dropbox and other payment options.
Customers may use any of our three cashier locations to make a payment in person. The cashiers accept cash, check or money orders. The cashiers are available to assist you.
Arundel Center North
101 North Crain Highway, 1st Floor
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-1144
When paying by check or money order please make payable to Anne Arundel County. Click on the link for locations.
Walk-in payments for Utility and Tax payments are accepted at all participating Walmart locations (fees apply).
You may also make online credit card or eCheck payments on the touchscreen kiosk in the lobby. Convenience fees will be applied to your payments. The cashiers are available to assist you.
Bank AutoPayYour bank or financial institution may offer access through its website to make bill payments. Check with your bank or financial institution for this convenient payment option.
The following Convenience Fees are assessed when you utilize the County's Online Bill Payment Application:
Payment Type
Utility Bills
(Water & Wastewater, Front Foot Assessments, Installment Agreements)
Tax Payments and Other Departments
(Real Property, Personal General Billing)
2.39% of transaction total
(example $2.39 per $100)
*All convenience fees are non-refundable
Anne Arundel County uses Paymentus Corporation, a third party bill payment service for utility, real estate tax, personal property tax, and general billing online payments. Paymentus Corporation accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, eCheck, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay. All Paymentus Corporation payments are subject to a non-refundable convenience fee for each transaction.
Paymentus Corporation charges a non-refundable convenience fee to use their service. The fee covers payment handling and processing charges.
Does Anne Arundel County receive any part of the convenience fee?Anne Arundel County does not receive any portion of the convenience fee. Paymentus Corporation is an independent company providing a service for the County.
If you are having trouble paying your property taxes or bills we encourage you to look at the list of available resources. Click the button below for more information.
In addition, please call the Customer Service Section at (410) 222-1144, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or by email at custserv@aacounty.org.
