10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Maryland
If you are comparing property taxes across Maryland, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Talbot County, comes in at 0.66% — 0.34% lower than the Maryland average (1.00%). The statewide effective rate is 1.00%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talbot County | 0.66% | $2,623 | $398,300 |
| 2 | Worcester County | 0.76% | $2,629 | $348,100 |
| 3 | Queen Anne's County | 0.79% | $3,503 | $441,800 |
| 4 | Garrett County | 0.83% | $1,792 | $217,000 |
| 5 | Anne Arundel County | 0.85% | $3,836 | $450,300 |
| 6 | St. Mary's County | 0.87% | $3,392 | $390,900 |
| 7 | Montgomery County | 0.87% | $5,341 | $615,200 |
| 8 | Calvert County | 0.88% | $3,858 | $440,200 |
| 9 | Washington County | 0.89% | $2,444 | $275,900 |
| 10 | Wicomico County | 0.89% | $2,120 | $238,900 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Maryland often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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