Germantown Property Tax Rate
Montgomery County, Maryland
Germantown is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Homeowners in Germantown pay a median of $3,436 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $401,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.86%. This is 1% lower than the Montgomery County average of 0.87%.
0.86%
vs 0.87% county avg
$3,436
Per year
$401,400
2024 estimate
90,521
Germantown, MD
How Germantown Compares
Cities in Montgomery County
Compare property tax rates for 13 cities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| City | Annual Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | $6,681 | 1.01% |
| Gaithersburg | $4,604 | 0.95% |
| Bethesda | $10,001 | 0.89% |
| Potomac | $9,862 | 0.89% |
| North Bethesda | $6,279 | 0.88% |
| Olney | $5,591 | 0.88% |
| Clarksburg | $5,616 | 0.87% |
| Germantown | $3,436 | 0.86% |
| Fairland | $3,806 | 0.86% |
| Silver Spring | $5,191 | 0.84% |
| Wheaton | $4,070 | 0.84% |
| Aspen Hill | $4,432 | 0.82% |
| Montgomery Village | $2,896 | 0.79% |
About Property Taxes in Germantown
Property taxes in Germantown are collected by Montgomery County. Tax exemptions available to Montgomery County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Germantown. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Montgomery County property tax page.
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$2,580
$215/month · Rate: 0.86%
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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.