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District of Columbia, DC Property Tax Calculator
District of Columbia homeowners pay a median $4,312 a year in property tax, 0.58% of a median $737,100 home: the same as District of Columbia's 0.58% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in District of Columbia by home value, at 0.58%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $370,000 | $2,165 | $180 |
| $550,000 | $3,218 | $268 |
| $740,000 | $4,329 | $361 |
| $1,110,000 | $6,494 | $541 |
| $1,470,000 | $8,600 | $717 |
District of Columbia against District of Columbia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 | $109,870 |
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 | $109,870 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia?
The effective rate is 0.58%: a median $4,312 a year on a median $737,100 home. That's the 1st highest of the 1 District of Columbia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in District of Columbia?
About $2,340 a year, $195 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does District of Columbia compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
Its rate is the same as the state's 0.58%. Across District of Columbia, covered counties range from 0.58% to 0.58%.
How do I lower my District of Columbia 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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