District of Columbia, DC Property Tax Calculator
District of Columbia homeowners pay a median $4,312 a year in property tax, 0.58% of a median $737,100 home: the same as District of Columbia's 0.58% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in District of Columbia by home value, at 0.58%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,170 | $98 |
| $300,000 | $1,755 | $146 |
| $400,000 | $2,340 | $195 |
| $500,000 | $2,925 | $244 |
| $750,000 | $4,388 | $366 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,850 | $488 |
District of Columbia against District of Columbia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 | $109,870 |
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 | $109,870 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia?
The effective rate is 0.58%: a median $4,312 a year on a median $737,100 home. That's the 1st highest of the 1 District of Columbia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in District of Columbia?
About $2,340 a year, $195 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does District of Columbia compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
Its rate is the same as the state's 0.58%. Across District of Columbia, covered counties range from 0.58% to 0.58%.
How do I lower my District of Columbia 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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