What is the property tax rate in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has an effective property tax rate of 0.58%, ranking it #37 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $4,312 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in District of Columbia?

Property taxes in District of Columbia are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.58%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in District of Columbia has the lowest property taxes?

Among District of Columbia's 1 counties, District of Columbia has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does District of Columbia have a homestead exemption?

Exemption availability varies by locality in District of Columbia. Contact your local tax assessor's office for specific information.

District of Columbia Property Tax Rate

1 Counties

0.58%effective rate

District of Columbia has an effective property tax rate of 0.58%, ranking it #37 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in District of Columbia pays $4,312 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $737,100. This rate is 37% lower than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.58%

#37 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$4,312

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$737,100

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 681,294

Property Tax Rates by County in District of Columbia

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	District of Columbia	0.58%	$4,312	$737,100

How District of Columbia Compares

District of Columbia

0.58%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

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State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,740

$145/month · Rate: 0.58%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.58%

When Are Property Taxes Due in District of Columbia?

The DC Office of Tax and Revenue bills real property taxes in two semiannual installments: the first-half bill is mailed in February and due March 31, and the second-half bill is mailed in August and due September 15.

First half installment

March 31

Delinquent March 31

Second half installment

September 15

Delinquent September 15

If you pay late: Late payments incur a 10% penalty on the tax plus interest of 1.5% per month until paid.

See how District of Columbia compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.

Nearby States

Maryland

0.97%

Virginia

0.73%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.