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Baltimore County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Baltimore County homeowners pay a median $3,736 a year in property tax, 1.07% of a median $349,300 home: above Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Baltimore County by home value, at 1.07%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $170,000 | $1,819 | $152 |
| $260,000 | $2,782 | $232 |
| $350,000 | $3,745 | $312 |
| $520,000 | $5,564 | $464 |
| $700,000 | $7,490 | $624 |
Baltimore County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County | 1.07% | $3,736 | $349,300 | $91,768 |
| 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 County, 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 County?
The effective rate is 1.07%: a median $3,736 a year on a median $349,300 home. That's the 4th highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Baltimore County?
About $4,280 a year, $357 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Baltimore County 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 County 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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