Montgomery County, MD Property Taxes (2026)
Montgomery County owners pay a median of $5,341 a year on a median home value of $615,200, an effective rate of 0.87%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 24 Maryland counties with Census data, below the Maryland county median of 0.94%.
Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)
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Effective tax rate
0.87%
18th highest of 24 in MD
Median annual bill
$5,341
~$445/month
Median home value
$615,200
Maryland county median
0.94%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Montgomery County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Montgomery County's 0.87% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $5,352
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $535–$803
Montgomery County vs. Maryland vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Montgomery County's effective property tax rate is 0.87%, vs. 0.94% for the median Maryland county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 18th of 24 in Maryland. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))
How to appeal your property taxes in Montgomery County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Montgomery Department of Assessments and Taxation. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
- 2
File your appeal before the deadline
The Montgomery County deadline is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
- 4
Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
- 5
Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $5,341 bill, 10–15% off is $534–$801 a year.
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Check my assessmentProperty tax exemptions in Maryland
Maryland homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Montgomery Department of Assessments and Taxation for amounts.
Homestead exemption
For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.
Senior / over-65
Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.
Disability
For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.
Veterans
Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.
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Property taxes in nearby counties
Howard County
Rate: 1.18%
Median bill: $6,814
Frederick County
Rate: 1.02%
Median bill: $4,463
Prince George's County
Rate: 1.15%
Median bill: $4,662
Carroll County
Rate: 0.94%
Median bill: $3,837
Baltimore city
Rate: 1.48%
Median bill: $3,236
Anne Arundel County
Rate: 0.85%
Median bill: $3,836
Baltimore County
Rate: 1.10%
Median bill: $3,645
Washington County
Rate: 0.89%
Median bill: $2,444
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