Baltimore city, MD Property Tax Calculator
Baltimore city homeowners pay a median $3,354 a year in property tax, 1.46% of a median $229,600 home: above Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Baltimore city by home value, at 1.46%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,922 | $244 |
| $300,000 | $4,383 | $365 |
| $400,000 | $5,844 | $487 |
| $500,000 | $7,305 | $609 |
| $750,000 | $10,958 | $913 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,610 | $1,218 |
Baltimore city against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore city | 1.46% | $3,354 | $229,600 | $62,177 |
| 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 Baltimore city, 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 Baltimore city?
The effective rate is 1.46%: a median $3,354 a year on a median $229,600 home. That's the 1st highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Baltimore city?
About $5,844 a year, $487 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Baltimore city 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 Baltimore city 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.