District of Columbia Property Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate property taxes in District of Columbia. The average effective property tax rate in DC is 0.63%, which is below the national average of 0.89%. Estimate your annual property tax bill.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Annual Property Tax

$2,205.00

Monthly Equivalent

$183.75

Effective Rate

0.630%

Property Tax Breakdown

Assessed Value$350,000.00
Homestead Exemption$0.00
Taxable Value$350,000.00
Annual Tax$2,205.00
Monthly Equivalent$183.75

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

District of Columbia Property Tax Guide

Real estate in the District of Columbia carries an average effective property tax rate of about 0.63%, well under the roughly 0.9% US average. The District assesses and bills property tax itself, since it functions as its own taxing authority rather than delegating to counties the way states do. The Office of Tax and Revenue values each parcel annually at its estimated market value and sorts properties into classes, with owner-occupied homes falling in the lowest residential class. Bills are issued in two semiannual installments.

The headline rate is softened for residents by the homestead deduction, which subtracts a fixed amount from a primary residence's assessed value before the rate is applied, lowering the taxable base on the home you actually live in. Seniors and people with disabilities who meet income limits can qualify for an additional 50% reduction. To rough out a bill, take the assessed value, subtract any homestead deduction you qualify for, and multiply by the applicable residential rate; the 0.63% effective figure already blends in the deductions and lower class rate that most owner-occupants enjoy, so a back-of-envelope estimate using the nominal rate on full value tends to run high.

District of Columbia Property Tax Details (2026)

Avg. Effective Property Tax Rate 0.63%
National Average 0.89%
vs. National Average 0.26 points below
Estate Tax Yes (exemption: $4,988,400)
State Sales Tax 6%
State Income Tax progressive (up to 10.75%)

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District of Columbia Property Tax FAQ

What is the average property tax rate in DC?
The average effective rate is roughly 0.63% of a home's value, noticeably below the national average near 0.9%. That effective figure already reflects the lower residential class rate and the homestead deduction most owner-occupants claim. The actual nominal rate applied to assessed value is set by the District and varies by property class.
Who assesses and bills property tax in DC?
The District's Office of Tax and Revenue handles both the annual assessment and the billing, because DC is its own taxing jurisdiction with no counties beneath it. Each parcel is valued at estimated market value once a year and placed in a property class. Tax is then billed in two installments across the year.
What is the DC homestead deduction?
It's a benefit for a property that is your principal residence: a fixed dollar amount is subtracted from the assessed value before the tax rate is applied, which lowers your taxable base. You have to file for it once, and it stays in place while the home remains your primary residence. Qualifying seniors and people with disabilities can layer on a further 50% reduction subject to income limits.
How do I estimate my DC property tax bill?
Start with the assessed market value from the Office of Tax and Revenue, subtract the homestead deduction if the home is your primary residence, and multiply the result by the applicable residential rate. Because the 0.63% effective rate bakes in those reductions, using it against full unadjusted value will overstate the bill for an owner-occupant. Your annual assessment notice shows the figures the District actually used.

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