# § 16-1 Tax imposed.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 16-1 Tax imposed.

Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 16-1 (2026)

Pursuant to <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtp|12-103">State Tax-Property Article § 12-103(b), </cite>the rate of tax applicable to instruments recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City is:

(1) in the case of instruments conveying title to property, $5 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the actual consideration paid or to be paid; and

(2) in the case of instruments securing a debt, $5 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the principal amount of the debt secured.

*History: Ord. 68-145*

*History: Ord. 82-752*

*History: Ord. 85-389*

*History: Ord. 04-727*