Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Maryland
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$204/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.89%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$275,900
State avg ▼ $350,738
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,472
$206/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,391
$199/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 24 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Washington County, Maryland
Washington County matches national median
Washington County's 0.886% effective rate sits just above the national median of 0.87%, placing it near the 50th percentile. With a median home value of $275,900—nearly identical to the national median of $281,900—the county is a quintessentially average American property-tax story.
Slightly above Maryland average
At 0.886%, Washington County sits about 7% above Maryland's 0.957% state average, ranking it in the middle of the state's tax tiers. The $2,444 median tax bill comes in well below the state average of $3,328, reflecting the county's lower home values.
Moderate taxes among regional peers
Washington County's 0.886% rate exceeds Talbot (0.658%) and Queen Anne's (0.793%) but trails Prince George's (1.153%). The median tax of $2,444 is the second-lowest in its region, providing relative relief compared to pricier Maryland counties.
Around $2,444 per year
A Washington County homeowner with the median property value of $275,900 pays approximately $2,444 in annual property taxes. Over 30 years, that adds up to roughly $73,000 in property taxes.
Appeal your assessment if it's outdated
Many Washington County properties carry assessments from years past, ignoring recent market appreciation or improvements. A reassessment appeal—often a 15-minute process—could save you $300–$400 annually.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.89%
Effective rate
Maryland Avg
0.95%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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%
Wicomico County
0.89%
Caroline County
0.92%
Harford County
0.93%
Kent County
0.94%
Carroll County
0.94%
Dorchester County
0.95%
Somerset County
0.98%
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.