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 51, highest rate first
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% |
District of Columbia real estate transfer tax
District of Columbia charges a combined transfer tax of about 2.20% of the purchase price. On a $737,100 home, that is roughly $16,216 in total.
| Paid by | Rate | On $737,100 |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer | 1.10% | $8,108 |
| Seller | 1.10% | $8,108 |
Recordation Tax (buyer) and Transfer Tax (seller) each: 1.1% under $400k, 1.45% at $400k and above (applies to full price, not just portion). Combined 2.2% (under $400k) or 2.9% ($400k+). First-time DC homebuyers: reduced recordation rate of 0.725% on purchases up to $777,000.
District of Columbia is an attorney-closing state: expect a real estate attorney fee of roughly $600–$1,500 at closing.
Official District of Columbia source → · Verified April 2026
Closing costs in District of Columbia
In the District of Columbia, buyer closing costs run $7,922 – $14,079 on the $737,100 median home with 20% down, and cash needed at closing, with closing costs, the down payment and the transfer tax, runs $163,450 – $169,607.
District of Columbia closing cost calculatorDistrict of Columbia property tax exemptions
Ways buyers in District of Columbia may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Homestead Deduction
Reduces the assessed value of a primary residence by $91,950 for tax year 2026 before computing property tax (saving approximately $781/year).
View official source →Senior Citizen / Disabled Tax Relief
Reduces property tax by 50% for owners age 65+ or disabled who own at least 50% of the property, with household federal AGI (from 2024) under $163,500 for tax year 2026.
View official source →Assessment Cap Credit
Limits annual taxable assessment increases on owner-occupied homestead property to 10% per year (2% for homes receiving Senior/Disabled relief).
View official source →Last verified April 2026. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently. Always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
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.