District of Columbia Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 1 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$4,180
Average Rate
0.58%
Average Home Value
$724,600
County tax atlas
District of Columbia property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
1/1
Avg rate
0.58%
Avg bill
$4,180
Avg home
$724,600
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$4,180
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.58%Medium
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$724,600
National avg $281,900
Counties
1
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in District of Columbia
DC's Property Tax Rate Ranks Low Nationally
DC's effective property tax rate of 0.577% is significantly below the national median of 1.03%, placing it among the lowest-taxed jurisdictions in the country. Despite this low rate, DC homeowners pay a median property tax bill of $4,180—well above the national median of $2,690—because the median home value in DC is $724,600, compared to just $281,900 nationally.
No County Variation in DC's Single Jurisdiction
As a city-state, DC functions as a single jurisdiction rather than a county system, so all DC residents experience identical effective tax rates of 0.577%. This unified approach means there is no geographic variation in tax burden within DC's boundaries—all property owners face the same assessment methodology and rate structure.
DC Homeowners Pay Above-Average Taxes on Expensive Homes
The median DC homeowner pays $4,180 annually in property taxes on a median-valued home of $724,600. This 55% premium over the national median tax bill ($2,690) reflects DC's exceptionally high real estate values rather than an aggressive tax rate—the rate itself is among America's most affordable.
Uniform Urban Tax Structure Across DC
As a fully urban jurisdiction with no rural areas, DC applies a consistent tax policy citywide with no meaningful regional variations. The single effective rate of 0.577% applies uniformly to all DC neighborhoods, from downtown commercial corridors to residential wards, creating a level playing field for all property owners.
DC Offers Low Rates on Premium Real Estate
DC is decisively a low-tax jurisdiction by national standards, ranking near the bottom 10% for effective property tax rates. Homebuyers willing to pay premium prices for DC real estate benefit from some of the nation's lowest tax rates, making property ownership more affordable than the high home values alone might suggest.
All District of Columbia Counties
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,180 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.