Property tax in District of Columbia
The effective rate is about 0.60% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,400 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Property tax
0.60%
of home value a year
Tax on a $400,000 home
$2,400
A month
$200
Rank
16 of 51
1 = lowest
| State | Property tax | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 0.56% | 14 |
| Mississippi | 0.58% | 15 |
| District of Columbia | 0.60% | 16 |
| Montana | 0.61% | 17 |
| New Mexico | 0.63% | 18 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in District of Columbia?
The effective rate is about 0.60% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,400 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Does District of Columbia have high property taxes?
District of Columbia ranks 16 of 51 (1 = lowest effective rate), based on Tax Foundation's 2024 figures.
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