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 value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,500 | $125 |
| $400,000 | $2,400 | $200 |
| $600,000 | $3,600 | $300 |
How District of Columbia compares
Maryland0.92%
Virginia0.78%
District of Columbia (this state)0.60%
National average0.90%
Homestead exemptions & relief
DC offers homestead property tax deduction; seniors and disabled persons may qualify for additional tax relief programs