Property tax county data
Washington, DC property tax
Across Washington, DC, homeowners pay about 0.63% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $1,879 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to estimate your tax.
On a $300,000 home: about $1,879 a year at the 2024 rate (Census 1-year data).
The table below uses the Census 2020–2024 5-year rate instead. Estimates use the median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax in Washington, DC
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $1,755 | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington, DC?
The median Washington, DC homeowner pays $4,594 a year on a median home worth $733,400, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.