Carroll County can deny business permits for unpaid personal property taxes

Carroll County’s Office of Permits and Inspections may refuse to issue or renew a business license or permit over unpaid personal property taxes. This power applies only to commercial licenses and permits in Carroll County. The office cannot deny the license or permit for this reason if the applicant provides evidence the office accepts that they dispute the amount owed. The denial power and dispute exception took effect October 1, 2026.

The county permit office may issue or renew a license or permit it denied because of unpaid personal property taxes once the applicant shows payment. This option covers Carroll County business licenses or permits denied under the unpaid-tax rule. The applicant must provide evidence the office accepts that all previously unpaid personal property taxes have been paid. Payment allows the office to grant the license or permit; it does not require approval. This option took effect October 1, 2026.