What is Ad Valorem?
Ad valorem charges help to pay for the operation of the water and sewer system and help cover debts for the system. Does Howard County send out the Columbia Association Assessment (CPRA)? The Columbia Association (CA) is a private non-profit community service corporation and is not related to Howard County Government. The CA Assessment is an annual assessment made by CA on property in Columbia to fund its operations. While CA uses the same State Assessment values that Howard County uses to compute your real property tax, Howard County does not bill or collect the CA Assessment. For information regarding your CA Assessment call 410-715-3137. How will tax credits be paid to taxpayers? Homeowners Credits are displayed on the tax bills. The amount of the credit will appear on the bill and will be subtracted from the tax amount due. If the credit is issued after the taxes are paid, a refund will automatically be made to the taxpayer. If you are anticipating a tax credit, but it has not been
