Check out the Howard County homes with the top property-tax bills

Enjoyed looking at homes with top property-tax bills in Harford County? Now you can check out the expansive houses that made the top 10 in pricey Howard County.

Here's our new photo gallery, which ranks owner-occupied properties for the tax year that ended June 30.

Ellicott City is the clear favorite for Howard's affluent residents: All but one of the top-taxed homes is in that community, which stretches from the more-developed east side of the county to its rural west.

While you're at it, take a stroll through the top-tax photo gallery for Baltimore properties. This gallery includes both homes and commercial locations.

Does the comparison make your bill seem smaller?

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