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Cecil County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Cecil County homeowners pay a median $3,068 a year in property tax, 0.89% of a median $343,400 home: below Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Cecil County by home value, at 0.89%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $170,000 | $1,518 | $127 |
| $260,000 | $2,322 | $193 |
| $340,000 | $3,036 | $253 |
| $520,000 | $4,644 | $387 |
| $690,000 | $6,162 | $513 |
Cecil County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil County | 0.89% | $3,068 | $343,400 | $92,007 |
| 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 Cecil 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 Cecil County?
The effective rate is 0.89%: a median $3,068 a year on a median $343,400 home. That's the 9th highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cecil County?
About $3,572 a year, $298 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cecil 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 Cecil 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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