District of Columbia property tax calculator
The annual median for District of Columbia homeowners is $4,312, based on a 0.58% rate and a $737,100 median home value.
This figure is an estimate, not your bill. Local taxing units determine the rates, while your county assessor sets the value. In some states, an appraisal district handles that role. Check with your county before paying or protesting.
Typical property tax bill and rate in the District of Columbia
At 0.94%, the US figure is higher than the District of Columbia rate. For 2020 to 2024, the figures represent medians for owner-occupied homes. They come from Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Yearly bill at the median rate of 0.58% in the District of Columbia
Multiply the effective rate by the home's value.
Property tax rates for each county in the District of Columbia
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,312 | $737,100 |
The owner-occupied home medians cover real estate taxes paid (table B25103) and home value (table B25077). They come from Census American Community Survey 2020 to 2024. To calculate the effective rate, divide median tax by median value. Download the CSV for every county.
The District of Columbia homestead exemption
Homestead Deduction. For tax year 2026, the program subtracts $91,950 from the assessed value of a home you own and live in. This saves $781.58 each year. Your property must be your main home and can include at most five dwelling units.
To apply, file form ASD-100 online at MyTax.DC.gov. You do not need to log in. The deduction continues each year as long as the home remains eligible.
The full-year filing deadline is March 31. If you file from April 1 to September 30, half the benefit appears on the second-half bill.
Information from: District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue
District of Columbia property tax assessment appeal process
APPEAL BYFull-year appeals are due September 30. A first-level decision starts a 45 calendar day period for filing a second-level appeal
File any full-year assessment appeal by September 30 at the latest. The Office of Tax and Revenue's notice of a first-level decision starts the filing period. A second-level appeal must reach the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission within 45 calendar days.
Hearings begin with a first-level review by the Office of Tax and Revenue. The second level is the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission.
Information from: Real Property Tax Appeals Commission
Due dates for District of Columbia property taxes
Property tax bills are issued twice each year. March 31 is the due date for the first half, and September 15 is the due date for the second half. A later due date applies when bills are issued late.
Information from: District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue
District of Columbia assistance for older homeowners
A 50 percent property tax cut may apply to homeowners aged 65 or older and to homeowners with a disability. For tax year 2026, eligibility requires household 2024 federal adjusted gross income under $163,500 and ownership of at least half the home.
Information from: District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue
District of Columbia disabled veteran exemption
For tax year 2026, household income must be under $163,500 for this exemption. It subtracts $445,000 from the home's assessed value when the US Department of Veterans Affairs rates the veteran as totally and permanently disabled from service. The Homestead Deduction, senior relief, and Assessment Cap Credit are replaced by this benefit.
Information from: District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue
How your home is valued in the District of Columbia
Divide the assessed value by 100, then multiply the result by the rate. Owner-occupied homes pay $0.85 for each $100 under the Class 1A rate. With an assessed value of $500,000, annual tax is $4,250 before the Homestead Deduction and other credits.
Information from: District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue
Limits for yearly increases
If a home receives the Homestead Deduction, no more than a 10 percent rise in its assessed value is taxed in one year. Seniors and owners with a disability who receive tax relief have a 2 percent limit. This credit is automatically applied to your bill.
Information from: District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue
Additional District of Columbia property tax rules to know
- A homeowner who disputes the Commission's decision may appeal to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by September 30.
- When ownership changes from January 1 through March 1, the new owner may request an administrative review from the Office of Tax and Revenue before April 1.
- Once a home no longer qualifies for the Homestead Deduction, its owner must cancel that deduction online within 30 days. Failure to act allows the Office of Tax and Revenue to bill additional tax, with interest plus penalties.
Sources for these rules: Real Property Tax Appeals Commission; District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue.
Compare the District of Columbia with other states
Use the property tax rates by state table to see where the District of Columbia rate ranks among every state. Check homestead exemption eligibility elsewhere, or find each state's appeal deadline.