USPS Resumes Annapolis Mail Delivery After Six-Month Error

The United States Postal Service canceled a move order for an Annapolis resident on Friday. The agency had incorrectly flagged her address, which halted the delivery of bills, bank statements, and a mail-in ballot for six months. The USPS is now investigating how the error occurred.

The woman did not change her residence, yet the system marked her as having moved. This status caused outgoing mail to be returned to the sender. She attempted to correct the record multiple times, but the disruption persisted until a reporter contacted the agency. The USPS confirmed the cancellation of the order following that outreach.

Simultaneously, Baltimore homeowners are reviewing unexpected property tax notices. The bills cover charges from prior years, with dates extending back to 2013. The city asserts these balances were already owed. However, residents are asking why the city is only issuing the notifications now, more than a decade after the original charges.

The amounts on the surprise bills vary widely. Some homeowners received notices for just 53 cents. Others face charges of nearly $1,300. The disparity in amounts has led to confusion among property owners who believed their accounts were settled.

The Postal Service investigation will determine the source of the Annapolis data error. Meanwhile, Baltimore officials are addressing resident inquiries regarding the timing of the tax assessments. Both situations stem from administrative records that did not align with residents' expectations.

The USPS has not provided a specific timeline for the investigation's findings. Baltimore has not announced a deadline for the collection of the disputed balances. The Annapolis resident has resumed receiving mail at her current address.