Maryland property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Maryland is 1.00%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 21 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $3,989 a year on a home worth $397,700. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,000 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.00%
- Median annual bill
- $3,989
- Median home value
- $397,700
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 21of 51
Property tax by county in Maryland
All 24 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 0.87% | $5,341 | $615,200 | 1,057,586 |
| Prince George's County | 1.15% | $4,662 | $404,300 | 955,584 |
| Baltimore County | 1.10% | $3,645 | $330,000 | 849,586 |
| Anne Arundel County | 0.85% | $3,836 | $450,300 | 590,936 |
| Baltimore city | 1.48% | $3,236 | $219,300 | 577,193 |
| Howard County | 1.18% | $6,814 | $576,700 | 333,916 |
| Frederick County | 1.02% | $4,463 | $437,700 | 280,341 |
| Harford County | 0.93% | $3,424 | $367,300 | 262,509 |
| Carroll County | 0.94% | $3,837 | $406,400 | 174,318 |
| Charles County | 1.04% | $4,179 | $402,300 | 168,710 |
| Washington County | 0.89% | $2,444 | $275,900 | 155,033 |
| St. Mary's County | 0.87% | $3,392 | $390,900 | 114,372 |
| Cecil County | 0.98% | $3,059 | $311,800 | 104,366 |
| Wicomico County | 0.89% | $2,120 | $238,900 | 104,117 |
| Calvert County | 0.88% | $3,858 | $440,200 | 93,791 |
| Allegany County | 1.08% | $1,609 | $149,200 | 67,762 |
| Worcester County | 0.76% | $2,629 | $348,100 | 53,279 |
| Queen Anne's County | 0.79% | $3,503 | $441,800 | 50,951 |
| Talbot County | 0.66% | $2,623 | $398,300 | 37,707 |
| Caroline County | 0.92% | $2,513 | $272,400 | 33,406 |
| Dorchester County | 0.95% | $2,399 | $252,300 | 32,612 |
| Garrett County | 0.83% | $1,792 | $217,000 | 28,713 |
| Somerset County | 0.98% | $1,603 | $164,300 | 24,685 |
| Kent County | 0.94% | $2,896 | $307,100 | 19,265 |
Maryland compared with the United States
The Maryland median bill of $3,989 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Maryland are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Maryland?
The median effective property tax rate in Maryland is 1.00% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,000 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Maryland county has the highest property tax?
Baltimore city has the highest median effective rate in Maryland at 1.48%. Talbot County has the lowest at 0.66%. The largest county by population, Montgomery County, is at 0.87%.