Baltimore County Property Taxes
Baltimore County, Maryland
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$304/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.10%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$330,000
State avg ▼ $350,738
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,648
$304/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,640
$303/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#21
of 24 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County taxes above national median
Baltimore County's effective tax rate of 1.105% exceeds the national median of 0.890%, placing it in roughly the 60th percentile nationwide. The median property tax of $3,645 on homes valued at $330,000 reflects a moderate-to-high tax burden compared to national standards.
Above Maryland's average rate
Baltimore County's effective rate of 1.105% exceeds the state average of 0.957% by about 15%, ranking it in the middle-to-upper tier of Maryland counties. The median property tax of $3,645 exceeds the state median of $3,328, reflecting both higher home values and a steeper tax rate.
Higher taxes than Anne Arundel
Baltimore County's 1.105% rate significantly exceeds Anne Arundel's 0.852% just to the south, despite similar home values. County residents on a $330,000 median home pay about $3,645 annually, while Anne Arundel residents on a $450,300 median home pay only $3,836.
What you pay on a typical home
On Baltimore County's median home value of $330,000, the effective tax rate of 1.105% comes to roughly $3,645 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $3,648 per year, with little variation between mortgaged and outright-owned properties.
You may be overassessed
Many Baltimore County homeowners accept their assessments without question, missing the opportunity to reduce their tax burden. The county's appeal process is accessible to all residents, and successful challenges can yield meaningful savings on your annual property tax bill.
How Baltimore County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Baltimore County
1.10%
Effective rate
Maryland Avg
0.95%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Maryland
Talbot County
0.66%
Worcester County
0.76%
Queen Anne's County
0.79%
Garrett County
0.83%
Anne Arundel County
0.85%
St. Mary's County
0.87%
Montgomery County
0.87%
Calvert County
0.88%
Washington County
0.89%
Wicomico County
0.89%
Caroline County
0.92%
Harford County
0.93%
Kent County
0.94%
Carroll County
0.94%
Dorchester County
0.95%
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.