District of Columbia— Property Tax & Closing Costs
District of Columbia property tax by county
Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 1 counties in District of Columbia. The average effective rate across the state is 0.58%, ranking District of Columbia 37 of 51 (below-average property taxes). Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.
Average rate
0.58%
across 1 counties
National rank
#37
of 51states & DC
Median home value
$737,100
county median in state
Rate range
0.58%–0.58%
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Lowest property tax rates in District of Columbia
The five District of Columbia counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 0.58% |
Highest property tax rates in District of Columbia
The five District of Columbiacounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness — but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 0.58% |
All 1 counties in District of Columbia
Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in District of Columbia. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 0.58% |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home — actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.