Maryland property tax by county
Statewide, Maryland homeowners pay about 0.95% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $2,849 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $2,849 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $1,938 in Talbot County to $4,383 in Baltimore city (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Maryland county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $2,595 | 0.86% | $5,539 | $640,300 |
| Prince George's County | $3,360 | 1.12% | $4,771 | $426,000 |
| Baltimore County | $3,210 | 1.07% | $3,736 | $349,300 |
| Anne Arundel County | $2,538 | 0.85% | $3,957 | $467,900 |
| Baltimore city | $4,383 | 1.46% | $3,354 | $229,600 |
| Howard County | $3,507 | 1.17% | $6,987 | $597,900 |
| Frederick County | $2,961 | 0.99% | $4,584 | $464,600 |
| Harford County | $2,676 | 0.89% | $3,448 | $386,400 |
| Carroll County | $2,718 | 0.91% | $3,934 | $434,000 |
| Charles County | $3,039 | 1.01% | $4,339 | $428,500 |
| Washington County | $2,514 | 0.84% | $2,481 | $296,100 |
| St. Mary's County | $2,520 | 0.84% | $3,424 | $407,600 |
| Cecil County | $2,679 | 0.89% | $3,068 | $343,400 |
| Wicomico County | $2,556 | 0.85% | $2,171 | $254,700 |
| Calvert County | $2,532 | 0.84% | $3,885 | $460,200 |
| Allegany County | $3,168 | 1.06% | $1,636 | $154,900 |
| Worcester County | $2,193 | 0.73% | $2,738 | $374,700 |
| Queen Anne's County | $2,349 | 0.78% | $3,623 | $462,700 |
| Talbot County | $1,938 | 0.65% | $2,647 | $409,700 |
| Caroline County | $2,709 | 0.90% | $2,619 | $290,100 |
| Dorchester County | $2,808 | 0.94% | $2,456 | $262,400 |
| Garrett County | $2,340 | 0.78% | $1,836 | $235,300 |
| Somerset County | $2,757 | 0.92% | $1,591 | $173,200 |
| Kent County | $2,742 | 0.91% | $3,025 | $330,900 |
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 Maryland?
The median Maryland homeowner pays $4,144 a year on a median home worth $436,300, an effective rate of about 0.95% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Maryland county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, Talbot County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.65% of home value.
Which Maryland county has the highest property tax?
Baltimore city has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 1.46%.