Maryland Property Tax Calculator
Maryland homeowners pay a median $4,093 a year in property tax, 0.97% of a median $419,900 home: the 22nd highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Effective property tax rates in Maryland counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore city | 1.46% | $3,354 | $229,600 |
| Howard County | 1.17% | $6,987 | $597,900 |
| Prince George's County | 1.12% | $4,771 | $426,000 |
| Baltimore County | 1.07% | $3,736 | $349,300 |
| Allegany County | 1.06% | $1,636 | $154,900 |
| Charles County | 1.01% | $4,339 | $428,500 |
| Frederick County | 0.99% | $4,584 | $464,600 |
| Carroll County | 0.91% | $3,934 | $434,000 |
| Cecil County | 0.89% | $3,068 | $343,400 |
| Harford County | 0.89% | $3,448 | $386,400 |
| Montgomery County | 0.86% | $5,539 | $640,300 |
| Wicomico County | 0.85% | $2,171 | $254,700 |
| Anne Arundel County | 0.85% | $3,957 | $467,900 |
| Calvert County | 0.84% | $3,885 | $460,200 |
| St. Mary's County | 0.84% | $3,424 | $407,600 |
| Washington County | 0.84% | $2,481 | $296,100 |
| Queen Anne's County | 0.78% | $3,623 | $462,700 |
| Worcester County | 0.73% | $2,738 | $374,700 |
Property tax in Maryland by home value, at 0.97%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,950 | $163 |
| $300,000 | $2,925 | $244 |
| $400,000 | $3,900 | $325 |
| $500,000 | $4,875 | $406 |
| $750,000 | $7,313 | $609 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,750 | $813 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Maryland, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Maryland's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Your bill depends on your county and city levies, your assessment and any exemptions.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Maryland?
The effective rate is 0.97%: homeowners pay a median $4,093 a year on a median $419,900 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Maryland?
About $2,925 a year at Maryland's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 0.73% in Worcester County to 1.46% in Baltimore city.
Do Maryland homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $4,195, against $3,856 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Maryland property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Maryland
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.