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Calvert County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Calvert County homeowners pay a median $3,885 a year in property tax, 0.84% of a median $460,200 home: below Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Calvert County by home value, at 0.84%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $230,000 | $1,941 | $162 |
| $350,000 | $2,954 | $246 |
| $460,000 | $3,882 | $324 |
| $690,000 | $5,824 | $485 |
| $920,000 | $7,765 | $647 |
Calvert County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert County | 0.84% | $3,885 | $460,200 | $133,922 |
| 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 Calvert 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 Calvert County?
The effective rate is 0.84%: a median $3,885 a year on a median $460,200 home. That's the 14th highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Calvert County?
About $3,376 a year, $281 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Calvert County compare with the rest of Maryland?
Its rate is below the state's 0.97%. Across Maryland, covered counties range from 0.73% to 1.46%.
How do I lower my Calvert 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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