Prince George's County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Prince George's County homeowners pay a median $4,771 a year in property tax, 1.12% of a median $426,000 home: above Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Prince George's County by home value, at 1.12%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,240 | $187 |
| $300,000 | $3,360 | $280 |
| $400,000 | $4,480 | $373 |
| $500,000 | $5,600 | $467 |
| $750,000 | $8,400 | $700 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,200 | $933 |
Prince George's County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | 1.12% | $4,771 | $426,000 | $101,798 |
| 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 Prince George's 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 Prince George's County?
The effective rate is 1.12%: a median $4,771 a year on a median $426,000 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Prince George's County?
About $4,480 a year, $373 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Prince George's 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 Prince George's 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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