Maryland property tax at a glance
The typical owner-occupied home in Maryland is worth $436,300, and its owner pays $4,144 a year in property tax: 0.95% of its value, the 21st highest rate of the 50 states and DC, above the US average of 0.89%.
That's about $345 a month, which most homeowners pay with their mortgage through an escrow account. On a $400,000 home, the same rate comes to about $3,799 a year. Use the calculator above to see the exact amounts for your home.
Sources:
- US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2024, median home value (B25077)
- US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2024, median real estate taxes (B25103)
Notes for Maryland
- Property tax is set by your county, city and school district, so rates vary within the state. Your county assessor or tax collector has the rate and assessed value for your home.
- Many states lower the tax on a home you live in, with a homestead exemption, a cap on how fast its assessed value can rise, or relief for seniors and veterans. The calculator lets you enter an exemption.