District of Columbia property tax rates by county
District of Columbia · #37 of 52 · 1 counties
0.58%state benchmark
Median annual property tax $4,312 · median home value $737,100
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Mar 31, Second half due Sep 15.
When it's due in District of Columbia
All states| First half | Due Mar 31 Late after Apr 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
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| Second half | Due Sep 15 Late after Sep 16 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | 10% penalty on delinquent balance plus 1% per month (12% annually) interest (D.C. Code § 47-811(c)) |
| Appeal window | file appeal with Real Property Tax Appeals Commission (RPTAC) by April 1 following assessment notice (D.C. Code § 47-825.01a) |
Real property taxes are billed semi-annually, due March 31 and September 15. Regular annual schedule; tax year: fiscal year Oct 1 - Sept 30, bills mailed Feb & Aug. Source: D.C. Code § 47-811, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Counties, highest rate first
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.