Property Tax in Allegany County
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Allegany's tax rate ranks low nationally
Allegany County's effective tax rate of 1.078% sits above the national median of 0.890%, putting it in roughly the 55th percentile nationally. The median property tax here is $1,609, well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower home values and a modest tax burden for the region.
Above average for Maryland
Allegany County ranks in the upper half of Maryland counties, with an effective rate of 1.078% compared to the state average of 0.957%. The median property tax of $1,609 is below the state median of $3,328, a difference driven primarily by lower home values in the county.
Cecil County taxes slightly lower nearby
Among its regional peers, Allegany's 1.078% rate sits between Cecil County (0.981%) and Baltimore County (1.105%). Allegany homeowners pay a median of $1,609 annually, the lowest among this cluster of northern and central Maryland counties.
What you pay on a typical home
On Allegany's median home value of $149,200, the effective tax rate of 1.078% translates to roughly $1,609 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $1,712 per year, while those owning outright pay around $1,485.
You may be overassessed
Many Maryland property owners are assessed above market value and never challenge their assessments. Allegany homeowners can appeal their property valuations through the county's assessment office—a process that can significantly reduce your annual tax bill if successful.