High Bid Premium Calculation Example

The Queen Anne's County Tax Sale will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Tax-Property Article, Section 14-817 “Sale at Public Auction”.  The Collector will establish a high bid premium to be applied to all properties to be sold at the Tax Sale as defined under Section 14-817.

High Bid Premium Calculation Example:

Taxes: $   1,000.00
   
High Bid Premium:  
Cash Value:$100,000.00 
40% Cash value ($100,000 x .40)$ 40,000.00 
   
Bid:$ 50,000.00 
Less 40% Cash Value:$ 40,000.00 
Total:$ 10,000.00 
   
20% Premium ($10,000 X .20): $  2,000.00
   
Total Payment: $  3,000.00