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Baltimore city, MD Property Tax Calculator
Baltimore city homeowners pay a median $3,354 a year in property tax, 1.46% of a median $229,600 home: above Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Baltimore city by home value, at 1.46%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $1,607 | $134 |
| $170,000 | $2,484 | $207 |
| $230,000 | $3,360 | $280 |
| $340,000 | $4,967 | $414 |
| $460,000 | $6,721 | $560 |
Baltimore city against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore city | 1.46% | $3,354 | $229,600 | $62,177 |
| Maryland | 0.97% | $4,093 | $419,900 | $103,678 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Baltimore city, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Baltimore city?
The effective rate is 1.46%: a median $3,354 a year on a median $229,600 home. That's the 1st highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Baltimore city?
About $5,844 a year, $487 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Baltimore city compare with the rest of Maryland?
Its rate is above the state's 0.97%. Across Maryland, covered counties range from 0.73% to 1.46%.
How do I lower my Baltimore city property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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