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District of Columbia property tax

Effective rate

0.60%

Median home value

$590,000

Average annual tax

$3,540

Rank of 51

#42

1 = highest effective rate

District of Columbia's rate is 0.30 points below the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced District of Columbia home, that's about $295 per month added to the mortgage payment.

Estimate your District of Columbia property tax

Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—

At the average effective rate of 0.60%. Local county and municipal rates vary.

Tax on typical home values

Home valueAnnual taxMonthly escrow
$250,000$1,500$125
$400,000$2,400$200
$600,000$3,600$300

How District of Columbia compares

Homestead exemptions & relief

DC offers homestead property tax deduction; seniors and disabled persons may qualify for additional tax relief programs