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State property tax guide

Lower Your Maryland Property Taxes

Are you overpaying on your Maryland property taxes? Review how assessments, appeals, exemptions, and county-level rules work, then check your address for a preliminary savings estimate.

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1.14%Estimated statewide effective rate
$5,301Estimated average annual tax
$1,060Average annual savings

Property tax 101

How Maryland property taxes, appeals, and exemptions work.

Property taxes are usually based on a local assessment of your property value, multiplied by local tax rates, and adjusted by exemptions or caps where available. The process is administered locally, so county deadlines, appeal forms, and exemption rules can vary across Maryland.

Counties covered24
Estimated avg. tax bill$5,301
Client savingsKeep 100%
Lowering taxes since2009

Property taxes across Maryland

Explore property tax estimates by county.

Search the county list below for estimated values, rates, annual tax bills, and savings opportunities.

CountyEstimated home valueEstimated tax rateEstimated annual tax
Allegany County $492,800 1.19% $5,851 View details
Anne Arundel County $589,600 1.22% $7,187 View details
Baltimore City $290,400 0.90% $2,617 View details
Baltimore County $444,400 1.34% $5,935 View details
Calvert County $413,600 1.38% $5,699 View details
Caroline County $444,400 1.24% $5,511 View details
Carroll County $594,000 1.31% $7,808 View details
Cecil County $616,000 0.90% $5,550 View details
Charles County $290,400 1.27% $3,694 View details
Dorchester County $585,200 1.07% $6,265 View details
Frederick County $589,600 1.02% $6,000 View details
Garrett County $554,400 1.20% $6,641 View details
Harford County $312,400 1.19% $3,709 View details
Howard County $541,200 1.39% $7,515 View details
Kent County $387,200 0.87% $3,366 View details
Montgomery County $330,000 0.82% $2,693 View details
Prince George's County $532,400 1.02% $5,418 View details
Queen Anne's County $616,000 1.16% $7,117 View details
Somerset County $523,600 0.82% $4,274 View details
St. Mary's County $545,600 1.29% $7,056 View details
Talbot County $299,200 1.35% $4,028 View details
Washington County $325,600 1.21% $3,935 View details
Wicomico County $514,800 1.16% $5,948 View details
Worcester County $303,600 1.12% $3,411 View details

FAQ

Maryland property tax FAQ

How do I lower my property tax assessment in Maryland?

Start by reviewing your assessment against comparable property data, verifying property details, checking exemption eligibility, and filing the required local appeal or review forms before the applicable deadline.

Do deadlines vary by county?

Yes. Property tax notices, appeal deadlines, and required forms often vary by county or assessment jurisdiction. Your packet includes instructions for where and when to send your materials where available.

Do I keep 100% of my savings?

Yes. Lower Property Tax charges one flat packet price and does not take a percentage of your property tax savings.

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