Property Tax Rates in Maryland
Maryland has a median annual property tax of $3,989 on a median home value of $397,700, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 1.00%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Maryland.
Maryland’s effective property tax rate of 1.00% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 7 counties have rates above the state median while 17 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Maryland
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $5,341 | 0.87% | $615,200 | 387,881 |
| Prince George's County | $4,662 | 1.15% | $404,300 | 344,586 |
| Baltimore County | $3,645 | 1.10% | $330,000 | 330,151 |
| Baltimore city | $3,236 | 1.48% | $219,300 | 250,608 |
| Anne Arundel County | $3,836 | 0.85% | $450,300 | 223,602 |
| Howard County | $6,814 | 1.18% | $576,700 | 120,066 |
| Frederick County | $4,463 | 1.02% | $437,700 | 101,807 |
| Harford County | $3,424 | 0.93% | $367,300 | 100,271 |
| Carroll County | $3,837 | 0.94% | $406,400 | 63,487 |
| Charles County | $4,179 | 1.04% | $402,300 | 60,199 |
| Washington County | $2,444 | 0.89% | $275,900 | 59,411 |
| St. Mary's County | $3,392 | 0.87% | $390,900 | 41,743 |
| Cecil County | $3,059 | 0.98% | $311,800 | 40,172 |
| Wicomico County | $2,120 | 0.89% | $238,900 | 40,034 |
| Calvert County | $3,858 | 0.88% | $440,200 | 33,485 |
| Allegany County | $1,609 | 1.08% | $149,200 | 27,436 |
| Worcester County | $2,629 | 0.76% | $348,100 | 23,827 |
| Queen Anne's County | $3,503 | 0.79% | $441,800 | 19,637 |
| Talbot County | $2,623 | 0.66% | $398,300 | 16,211 |
| Dorchester County | $2,399 | 0.95% | $252,300 | 13,324 |
| Garrett County | $1,792 | 0.83% | $217,000 | 12,565 |
| Caroline County | $2,513 | 0.92% | $272,400 | 12,181 |
| Kent County | $2,896 | 0.94% | $307,100 | 8,530 |
| Somerset County | $1,603 | 0.98% | $164,300 | 8,296 |
About Property Taxes in Maryland
Property taxes in Maryland are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Maryland should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.