Property tax rates by state
The effective property tax rate homeowners pay in each state, and what that means on a $300,000 home.
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| State | Effective rate | On a $300,000 home |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 0.37% | $1,110 a year |
| Alaska | 0.94% | $2,820 a year |
| Arizona | 0.48% | $1,440 a year |
| Arkansas | 0.56% | $1,680 a year |
| California | 0.70% | $2,100 a year |
| Colorado | 0.50% | $1,500 a year |
| Connecticut | 1.54% | $4,620 a year |
| Delaware | 0.54% | $1,620 a year |
| District of Columbia Under review | 0.60% | $1,800 a year |
| Florida | 0.78% | $2,340 a year |
| Georgia | 0.79% | $2,370 a year |
| Hawaii | 0.29% | $870 a year |
| Idaho | 0.50% | $1,500 a year |
| Illinois | 1.88% | $5,640 a year |
| Indiana | 0.76% | $2,280 a year |
| Iowa | 1.33% | $3,990 a year |
| Kansas | 1.21% | $3,630 a year |
| Kentucky | 0.74% | $2,220 a year |
| Louisiana | 0.55% | $1,650 a year |
| Maine | 0.98% | $2,940 a year |
| Maryland | 0.92% | $2,760 a year |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | $3,000 a year |
| Michigan | 1.19% | $3,570 a year |
| Minnesota | 1.00% | $3,000 a year |
| Mississippi | 0.58% | $1,740 a year |
| Missouri | 0.89% | $2,670 a year |
| Montana | 0.61% | $1,830 a year |
| Nebraska | 1.44% | $4,320 a year |
| Nevada | 0.50% | $1,500 a year |
| New Hampshire | 1.50% | $4,500 a year |
| New Jersey | 1.88% | $5,640 a year |
| New Mexico | 0.63% | $1,890 a year |
| New York | 1.30% | $3,900 a year |
| North Carolina | 0.66% | $1,980 a year |
| North Dakota | 0.92% | $2,760 a year |
| Ohio | 1.36% | $4,080 a year |
| Oklahoma | 0.79% | $2,370 a year |
| Oregon | 0.81% | $2,430 a year |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | $3,780 a year |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% | $3,360 a year |
| South Carolina | 0.49% | $1,470 a year |
| South Dakota | 1.00% | $3,000 a year |
| Tennessee | 0.52% | $1,560 a year |
| Texas | 1.40% | $4,200 a year |
| Utah | 0.48% | $1,440 a year |
| Vermont | 1.51% | $4,530 a year |
| Virginia | 0.78% | $2,340 a year |
| Washington | 0.75% | $2,250 a year |
| West Virginia | 0.51% | $1,530 a year |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | $3,960 a year |
| Wyoming | 0.53% | $1,590 a year |
How we checked this
Effective rates come from the Tax Foundation's 2026 report, based on 2024 Census data for owner-occupied homes, as published in two independent transcriptions that agree. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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