Washington D.C. has its own property tax structure as a federal district. Compare property tax rates, calculate your bill, and see how Washington compares to District of Columbia and U.S. averages.
Effective Rate
0.58%
Median Home Value
$724,600
Median Tax Bill
$4,181
Tax on $400K Home
$2,308
Calculate Property Tax in Washington
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Washington, District of Columbia has an effective property tax rate of 0.58%. This is calculated as median property taxes paid divided by median home value in District of Columbia, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.
Washington's effective rate of 0.58% compares to District of Columbia's state average of 0.58%. This is higher than the state average.
The median home value in District of Columbia (which includes Washington) is $724,600, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
Property tax due dates vary by District of Columbia county. District of Columbia typically follows District of Columbia state guidelines. Check with the county tax collector for exact deadlines.
Property tax in Washington is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local effective tax rate (currently 0.58%). Exemptions like homestead, senior, or veteran exemptions may reduce your taxable value.