What is the property tax rate in Baltimore, MD?

Baltimore has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.48%. On a median home valued at $219,300, homeowners pay approximately $3,236 per year in property taxes.

How does Baltimore compare to Baltimore city?

Baltimore's effective rate of 1.48% is 1% higher than the Baltimore city average of 1.46%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,354, while Baltimore homeowners pay an estimated $3,236.

How much are property taxes in Baltimore on a $300,000 home?

Based on Baltimore's effective rate of 1.48%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,440 per year, or about $370 per month.

Baltimore Property Tax Rate

Baltimore city, Maryland

1.48%effective rate

Baltimore is located in Baltimore city, Maryland. Homeowners in Baltimore pay a median of $3,236 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $219,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.48%. This is 1% higher than the Baltimore city average of 1.46%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.48%

vs 1.46% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,236

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$219,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

577,193

Baltimore, MD

How Baltimore Compares

Baltimore

1.48%

Baltimore city Average

1.46%

Maryland Average

0.97%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Baltimore

Property taxes in Baltimore are collected by Baltimore city. Tax exemptions available to Baltimore city residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Baltimore. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Baltimore city property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,440

$370/month · Rate: 1.48%

Baltimore city Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.