District of Columbia property tax
South region · 1 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
District of Columbia has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.58% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -46.6% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $4,180 on a median home worth around $724,600. District of Columbia ranks #40 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, District of Columbia is highest at 0.58% and District of Columbia is lowest at 0.58%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
District of Columbia property tax at a glance
| Figure | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.58% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.58% |
| Typical median bill | $4,180 |
| Typical median home value | $724,600 |
| Versus US average rate | -46.6% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #40 |
| Counties | 1 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
District of Columbia counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in District of Columbia, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $4,180 | $724,600 | 0.58% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How District of Columbia compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (this state) | 0.58% | $4,180 | -46.6% |
| Wyoming | 0.57% | $1,794 | -47.1% |
| Arkansas | 0.59% | $1,069 | -45.7% |
| Delaware | 0.59% | $1,926 | -45.6% |
| Tennessee | 0.60% | $1,580 | -44.8% |
| Idaho | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.58% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -46.6% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $4,180 on a $724,600 home. It ranks #40 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which District of Columbia county has the highest property tax?
In District of Columbia, District of Columbia has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.58% (median tax $4,180). The lowest is District of Columbia at 0.58%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia is low on property tax at a 0.58% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median District of Columbia home is worth about $724,600 and the median bill is around $4,180. Rates vary widely between its 1 counties.
How is the District of Columbia property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.58%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20