Howard County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Howard County homeowners pay a median $6,987 a year in property tax, 1.17% of a median $597,900 home: above Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Howard County by home value, at 1.17%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,338 | $195 |
| $300,000 | $3,507 | $292 |
| $400,000 | $4,676 | $390 |
| $500,000 | $5,845 | $487 |
| $750,000 | $8,768 | $731 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,690 | $974 |
Howard County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | 1.17% | $6,987 | $597,900 | $149,763 |
| 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 Howard 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 Howard County?
The effective rate is 1.17%: a median $6,987 a year on a median $597,900 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Howard County?
About $4,676 a year, $390 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Howard 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 Howard 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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