Allegany County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Allegany County homeowners pay a median $1,636 a year in property tax, 1.06% of a median $154,900 home: above Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Allegany County by home value, at 1.06%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,112 | $176 |
| $300,000 | $3,168 | $264 |
| $400,000 | $4,224 | $352 |
| $500,000 | $5,280 | $440 |
| $750,000 | $7,920 | $660 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,560 | $880 |
Allegany County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 1.06% | $1,636 | $154,900 | $59,603 |
| Maryland | 0.97% | $4,093 | $419,900 | $103,678 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Allegany County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Allegany County?
The effective rate is 1.06%: a median $1,636 a year on a median $154,900 home. That's the 5th highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Allegany County?
About $4,224 a year, $352 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Allegany County compare with the rest of Maryland?
Its rate is above the state's 0.97%. Across Maryland, covered counties range from 0.73% to 1.46%.
How do I lower my Allegany County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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