Talbot County Property Tax Rate

Maryland

0.65%effective rate

Talbot County, Maryland has an effective property tax rate of 0.65%, which is 29% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $409,700, homeowners pay approximately $2,647 per year in property taxes. Talbot County ranks #24 out of 24 counties in Maryland for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,647

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$409,700

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.12%

Median income: $84,811

State Rank📍

#24

of 24 counties in MD

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,703

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,527

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Talbot County pay on average $176 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Talbot County Compares

Talbot County
0.65%
Maryland Average
0.97%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Maryland

Baltimore city
1.46%
Howard
1.17%
Prince George's
1.12%
Baltimore
1.07%
Allegany
1.06%
Charles
1.01%
Frederick
0.99%
Dorchester
0.94%

Maryland Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Talbot County homeowners

Homestead Tax Credit

Assessment increases capped at 10% per year (lower in some counties)

Primary residence owners; applies automatically

Homeowner's Tax Credit

Credit varies based on income; no fixed amount

Homeowners with combined household income of $60,000 or less

Disabled Veteran

Full exemption for 100% permanently disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Talbot County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,950

$163/month · Rate: 0.65%

Quick Facts

Population37,917
Owner-Occupied62.6%
National Rank#2078 of 3,135
Median Income$84,811

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.