Baltimore County, Maryland property tax estimate (2026)
Baltimore County property tax is a frequent planning input for buyers comparing Baltimore metro housing costs. Run a 2026 estimate here or by ZIP, then confirm with Baltimore County’s official assessment and billing offices — estimates are not bills.
Compare with the national ZIP-first calculator or the Maryland property tax estimates.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.07%
State Effective Rate
0.92%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$638
Median Home Value (ACS)
$349,300
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,736
Owner-Occupied Households
220,908
The typical owner-occupied home in Baltimore County is valued at $349,300 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,736 per year — an effective rate of 1.07%. 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 Baltimore County, Maryland, the current county-level estimate is 1.07%, or approximately $4,280 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Baltimore County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.07% · vs Maryland: 0.92% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,675 | $223 |
| $400,000 | $4,280 | $357 |
| $500,000 | $5,350 | $446 |
| $750,000 | $8,025 | $669 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,700 | $892 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Baltimore County1.07%
- Prince George's County1.12%
- Charles County1.01%
- Frederick County0.99%
- Howard County1.17%
- Carroll County0.91%
- 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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