Baltimore city property tax
Homeowners in Baltimore city, Maryland typically pay about 1.46% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,354 on a median home value of $229,600.
Typical effective rate
1.46%
higher than 12% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,354
per year
Median home value
$229,600
In MD
#1
of 24 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.46% — 56% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 50% higher than the Maryland median of 0.97%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,608 for mortgaged homes, $2,760 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 24 ranked Maryland counties; nationally it sits around the 88th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Baltimore city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.46%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Baltimore city, MD?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Baltimore city is 1.46% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,354) divided by the median home value ($229,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Baltimore city?
The median owner-occupied home in Baltimore city is valued at $229,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,354 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,608, versus $2,760 for homes without one.
How does Baltimore city compare to the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore city's effective rate is 50% higher than the Maryland median, ranking 1st of 24 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Maryland counties
Counties ranked closest to Baltimore city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Maryland counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Howard County | 1.17% | $6,987 |
| 3 | Prince George's County | 1.12% | $4,771 |
| 4 | Baltimore County | 1.07% | $3,736 |
| 5 | Allegany County | 1.06% | $1,636 |
| 6 | Charles County | 1.01% | $4,339 |
| 7 | Frederick County | 0.99% | $4,584 |
Official data & resources for Baltimore city
- Baltimore city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Baltimore city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Baltimore city — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.