# Sec. 10-204.02. Payment of property taxes by credit card

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 10-204.02. Payment of property taxes by credit card

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 10-204.02 (2026)

(a) The County may accept a credit card, issued by a company with which the County has an agreement, in payment of property taxes.

(b) The County may enter into an agreement with the issuer of a credit card, which permits the County to add a service charge to the amount owed to the County.

  (1) If a person uses a credit card to pay an amount owed to the County for property taxes, the County may add the service charge to the amount owed.

  (2) A service charge assessed under this Subsection:

    (A) May not exceed the amount charged to the County for use of the credit card; and

    (B) Shall be determined at the time the amount is paid.

(c) A property tax bill shall specify:

  (1) That a credit card may be used to pay the taxes owed;

  (2) The types of cards that may be used; and

  (3) That if a credit card is used to pay the taxes, a service charge may be added to the amount owed.