Frederick County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Frederick County homeowners pay a median $4,584 a year in property tax, 0.99% of a median $464,600 home: above Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Frederick County by home value, at 0.99%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,974 | $165 |
| $300,000 | $2,961 | $247 |
| $400,000 | $3,948 | $329 |
| $500,000 | $4,935 | $411 |
| $750,000 | $7,403 | $617 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,870 | $823 |
Frederick County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | 0.99% | $4,584 | $464,600 | $122,002 |
| 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 Frederick 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 Frederick County?
The effective rate is 0.99%: a median $4,584 a year on a median $464,600 home. That's the 7th highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Frederick County?
About $3,948 a year, $329 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Frederick 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 Frederick 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.