Property Tax Estimator
Estimate your annual and monthly property tax based on your home's value and your local tax rate.
About this property tax estimator
Property tax rates vary enormously by location, county, and municipality. This calculator applies whatever rate you provide to your property value, so you can quickly see the annual and monthly cost once you know your local rate.
How property tax estimator works
The formula is: Annual Tax = (Home Value × Tax Rate %) ÷ 100. For example, a $350,000 home at a 1.1% local rate comes to $3,850 per year, or roughly $321 per month.
Common uses
- Estimating property tax before buying a home
- Budgeting monthly housing costs including tax
- Comparing property tax cost across different areas, given their rates
How to use this tool
- Enter your home's value.
- Enter your local tax rate percentage.
- See your estimated annual and monthly property tax.
What to know before using it
You need to provide your actual local tax rate for an accurate estimate, rates vary widely by state, county, and even school district in the US, and by municipality elsewhere, check your local tax assessor's office for your exact rate.
Privacy and browser-first processing
This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my local property tax rate?
Check your county or municipal tax assessor's website, or look at the tax rate listed on a comparable property's most recent tax bill in the same area.
Does property tax change over time?
Yes, rates and assessed values can both change, often reassessed periodically or after a sale, treat this as a current estimate rather than a fixed, permanent figure.