Prince George's County Property Tax Rate (Part 6 of 30: The Prince George's County Answer Guide)

This is Part 6 of The Prince George's County Answer Guide from Donnell Williams Jr. and DMV Prime Properties, a 30-part series answering the questions buyers, sellers, and people relocating are actually searching about Prince George's County, Maryland.

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What is the Prince George's County property tax rate? For FY2027, a home in an unincorporated part of the county pays about $1.486 per $100 of assessed value: $1.374 in county-level rates plus the $0.112 Maryland state rate. On a home assessed at $450,000, that works out to roughly $6,687 a year, or about $557 a month.

Key Takeaways

• According to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services county tax rate tables, the Prince George's County real property rate is $1.374 per $100 of assessed value for FY2027, unchanged since at least FY2022.
• The Maryland state real property tax rate is $0.112 per $100 of assessed value for FY2027, per the Board of Public Works agenda item setting the state rate.
• In unincorporated areas, the combined rate is about $1.486 per $100, so a $450,000 assessment produces roughly $6,687 per year.
• Incorporated towns add their own rate. The City of Bowie lists its FY2027 rate at $0.58 per $100.
• The county homestead credit caps taxable assessment growth on an owner-occupied home at 3% for FY2027, according to the county's FY2027 budget, but a buyer must apply for it.

What Is the Prince George's County Property Tax Rate for FY2027?

Maryland property tax runs on a fiscal year starting July 1. The FY2027 tax year runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

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The county's $1.374 figure is a combined rate. The Prince George's County FY2027 budget sets the nominal county rate at $1.00 per $100. The Department of Legislative Services notes that the published rate also reflects special rates for services outside the general county rate, including the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), which lists a FY2026 Prince George's total of 29.40 cents per $100.

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Here is how the pieces stack up in an unincorporated area such as Fort Washington, Clinton, Accokeek, or Brandywine.

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What does "per $100 of assessed value" mean?

Assessed value is the value the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) places on a property for tax purposes. SDAT reassesses each property once every three years, so the assessment may differ from the contract price.

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To turn a rate into dollars, divide the assessed value by 100, then multiply by the rate. A $400,000 assessment divided by 100 is 4,000. Multiply 4,000 by $1.486 and the annual tax is $5,944.

How Do Buyers Estimate Property Taxes on a Prince George's County Home?

Donnell has worked in Prince George's County real estate since 2000, starting at Asset Realty, and the most common surprise he sees is a buyer who budgets from the seller's tax bill. That bill can mislead: the seller may have a homestead credit that ends at transfer, other credits, or an assessment due for reset. A cleaner method uses four steps.

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1. Find the current assessment. Look up the address on the SDAT Real Property Data Search. Note the current phase-in value and the next full assessment.
2. Confirm whether the home is in a town. The SDAT record and the county tax bill show the taxing district. Towns have their own rate.
3. Apply the rate. Use $1.486 per $100 in unincorporated areas. Inside a town, add the town rate and use the county's adjusted rate for that town.
4. Add flat charges. Bills can include fees that are not based on value. The Prince George's County Office of Finance lists non-ad valorem charges such as a Front Foot Benefit charge (billed for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to cover water and sewer lines under the adjacent street) and a Solid Waste Service charge for trash pickup and waste programs.

Sample math: a $450,000 home in an unincorporated area

The Prince George's County Association of REALTORS April 2026 Market Watch reported a county median sold price of $450,000, so it makes a useful example. This sample assumes the assessed value equals the price and that no credits apply.

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That $557 is the figure a lender typically adds to principal, interest, and insurance when estimating a monthly payment. Part 8 of this series ("How much do you need to make to buy a house in Prince George's County") uses this exact number in its full payment walkthrough.

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For context, the median annual tax on detached homes sold in September, as shown on the seller's listed bill, was $6,275, according to Bright MLS data for Prince George's County for September 2026. A seller's bill often reflects that owner's credits, so rebuild the estimate from the full assessment.

Do Bowie, Laurel, and Other Towns Have Different Property Tax Rates?

Yes. The county lists 27 incorporated municipalities, and each sets its own real property tax rate. A home in one of these towns pays the town rate plus a county rate that is often reduced.

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That reduction is the municipal tax differential. The county's FY2027 budget explains that Section 6-305 of the Tax-Property Article of the Maryland Code requires the county to recognize services a town provides in place of county services, through reduced tax rates or direct grants. According to the City of Bowie's FAQ page, the city's real property tax rate for FY2027 is $0.58 per $100 of assessed value, up from $0.40, the first increase in sixteen years.

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Mailing addresses can mislead. Many homes with an "Upper Marlboro, MD 20772" or "Bowie, MD 20720" address sit outside the town limits. Always confirm the taxing district on the SDAT record, not the ZIP code.

How Does the Homestead Tax Credit Affect a Prince George's County Tax Bill?

The Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit limits how fast the taxable assessment on an owner-occupied home can rise each year. It does not lower the rate. It caps the growth in the assessment the rate is applied to.

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According to the Prince George's County FY2027 budget, the county cap is tied to Consumer Price Index growth and is set at 3% for FY2027. The state portion of the bill has its own 10% cap. Two points matter for buyers.

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• The credit has to be applied for. New owners file a homestead application with SDAT to confirm the home is their principal residence. Part 5 of this series ("Maryland homestead tax credit application") covers the filing step by step.
• The seller's credit does not carry over. A seller who has owned for years may have a taxable assessment well below the full assessment. After a sale, the new owner's bill is generally figured on the full assessment until the new owner's own cap begins to apply. Budget from the full assessment, not the seller's capped bill.

When Are Property Taxes Due, and How Are They Split at Closing?

According to the Prince George's County Office of Finance, tax bills are issued in July and are due in full by September 30 unless the owner pays semiannually. Owner-occupied homes marked "Principal Residence" on the bill can pay in two equal installments, due September 30 and December 31. Most buyers with a mortgage never write that check directly. The lender collects one-twelfth of the estimated annual tax each month into an escrow account and pays the county.

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At settlement, the settlement company prorates the current year's taxes. If the seller already paid the full FY2027 bill, the buyer reimburses the seller for the days from closing through June 30, 2027, and the lender collects a starting escrow cushion. Part 7 of this series ("Prince George's County transfer and recordation tax") shows how these fit with other closing costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Prince George's County, MD?

For FY2027, the county-level real property rate is $1.374 per $100 of assessed value, according to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services. Adding the $0.112 state rate brings the combined rate in unincorporated areas to about $1.486 per $100. Homes inside incorporated towns pay a town rate as well.

How much are property taxes on a $450,000 house in Prince George's County?

At the combined unincorporated rate of $1.486 per $100, a $450,000 assessment produces about $6,687 a year, or about $557 a month. The real number depends on the SDAT assessment, any town rate, flat fees, and credits. Always estimate from the full assessment, not the seller's bill.

Is the property tax rate higher in Bowie?

Bowie adds its own municipal rate, which the City of Bowie lists at $0.58 per $100 for FY2027. The county rate inside towns is often reduced through the municipal tax differential, so confirm the combined rate on the county bill.

Does the homestead credit transfer to a new buyer?

Generally, no. The new owner applies for the homestead credit on their own, and the cap starts working from their ownership forward. That is why the first full bill after a purchase can be higher than what the seller paid.

Get a Property Tax Estimate Before You Make an Offer

Donnell is a Broker-Owner licensed in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, a NACA registered agent, a PMP, and the author of The Complete Guide to Buying a Home. The DMV Prime Properties philosophy, "Educate to Elevate," means every buyer sees the full monthly cost before writing an offer, including a tax estimate built from the SDAT record and the correct taxing district.

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This article is general information, not legal, tax, or lending advice. Confirm tax figures with the Prince George's County Office of Finance, SDAT, your settlement company, or a CPA.

Next Steps

If you are weighing homes in different parts of the county and want to compare the true monthly cost, book a first-time buyer strategy call with Donnell. He will pull the assessment and taxing district for the homes you are considering, estimate the tax and escrow piece of your payment, and connect you with an approved lender for the rest. Reach DMV Prime Properties at 12815 Old Fort Road, Suite 105, Fort Washington, MD 20744, call 301.265.3446, email donnell@dmvprimerealty.com, or visit OWNDMV.COM.

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