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Tax Rate Reference

MD, VA, DC

Property tax, recordation, and transfer tax rates by county

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Showing 25 counties

County Tax Rates
Annual property tax and closing cost transfer/recordation taxes
CountyStateProperty Tax %Recordation TaxTransfer TaxNotes
AlexandriaVA1.13%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000No state transfer tax
Anne ArundelMD0.96%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000State + county combined
ArlingtonVA0.991%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000-
Baltimore CityMD2.248%$5.50 / $1,000$3.00 / $1,000Higher transfer tax
Baltimore CountyMD1.1%$5.50 / $1,000$3.00 / $1,000-
CalvertMD0.96%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
CarrollMD1.1%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
CecilMD1.06%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
CharlesMD1.12%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
FairfaxVA1.135%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000-
Fairfax CityVA1.09%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000-
Falls ChurchVA1.24%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000-
FrederickMD1.015%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
HarfordMD1.04%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
HowardMD1.014%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
LoudounVA1.165%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000-
MontgomeryMD0.77%$6.45 / $1,000$2.80 / $1,000Higher recordation tax
Prince George'sMD0.96%$6.90 / $1,000$2.80 / $1,000Highest recordation tax
Prince WilliamVA1.125%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000-
Queen Anne'sMD0.82%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
St. Mary'sMD0.9%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
StaffordVA1.04%$3.33 / $1,000$0.00 / $1,000-
WashingtonMD1.09%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
Washington DCDC0.85%$1.10 / $1,000$2.20 / $1,000District rates
WicomicoMD1.03%$5.50 / $1,000$1.50 / $1,000-
Understanding Tax Rates

Property Tax (Annual)

Annual tax paid to county/city based on assessed property value. Rate is expressed as a percentage. Divide by 12 for monthly payment amount (included in PITI).

Recordation Tax (One-Time)

Tax paid when recording the deed and mortgage documents with the county. Calculated per $1,000 of property value and/or loan amount. Paid at closing.

Transfer Tax (One-Time)

Tax on the transfer of property from seller to buyer. Calculated per $1,000 of purchase price. Sometimes split between buyer and seller. Paid at closing.

Important: Tax rates are subject to change. These rates are for reference only. Always verify current rates with your county tax assessor or title company before closing. Last updated: January 2024.