Anne Arundel County, Maryland property tax estimate (2026)
Anne Arundel County property tax (Annapolis and west-of-Bay suburbs) is a common ownership-cost line for buyers comparing homes near the Chesapeake. Use a 2026 ZIP or county estimate for planning, then confirm official amounts with the county — and return to the national ZIP calculator anytime you want to compare locations.
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County/Locality Effective Rate
0.85%
State Effective Rate
0.92%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$297
Median Home Value (ACS)
$467,900
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,957
Owner-Occupied Households
168,852
The typical owner-occupied home in Anne Arundel County is valued at $467,900 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,957 per year — an effective rate of 0.85%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Maryland
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.92%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the current county-level estimate is 0.85%, or approximately $3,400 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Anne Arundel County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.85% · vs Maryland: 0.92% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,125 | $177 |
| $400,000 | $3,400 | $283 |
| $500,000 | $4,250 | $354 |
| $750,000 | $6,375 | $531 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,500 | $708 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Anne Arundel County0.85%
- Wicomico County0.85%
- Calvert County0.84%
- St. Mary's County0.84%
- Washington County0.84%
- Montgomery County0.87%
- Cecil County0.89%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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