District of Columbia Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 1 District of Columbia counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is April 1.

Effective Tax Rate

0.58%

Lower than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$724,600

Median Annual Tax Bill

$4,180

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in District of Columbia?

Property taxes in District of Columbia are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across District of Columbia counties is 0.58%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 1 District of Columbia Counties

County	Eff. Tax Rate	Median Home Value	Median Annual Tax Bill
District of Columbia →	0.58%	$724,600	$4,180

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

0.58%

District of Columbia

Lowest Tax Rate

0.58%

District of Columbia

Highest Tax Bill

$4,180

District of Columbia

Lowest Tax Bill

$4,180

District of Columbia

Think your property is over-assessed?

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How to Appeal Your District of Columbia Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in District of Columbia is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
File your appeal before the deadline (April 1).
Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

Stop overpaying on property taxes

30-60% of properties are over-assessed, but only 5% of homeowners challenge their bill. TaxDrop makes it easy to fight back. No upfront cost. No fee if we save you less than $500.

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