Property Tax Calculator — All 50 States 2026

Free, accurate property tax estimates. Select your state to get your annual bill, monthly escrow, and exemption savings.

✓ Updated for 2026 ✓ All 50 States ✓ Free & No Sign-up ✓ Exemptions Included
0.99%National avg. effective rate
$2,795Median US annual property tax
0.27%Lowest state rate (Hawaii)
2.38%Highest state rate (New Jersey)
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South

TX Texas ~1.56% FL Florida ~0.98% GA Georgia ~0.87% NC North Carolina ~0.80% VA Virginia ~0.87% TN Tennessee ~0.64% SC South Carolina ~0.57% AL Alabama ~0.41% MS Mississippi ~0.65% LA Louisiana ~0.55% AR Arkansas ~0.62% KY Kentucky ~0.83% WV West Virginia ~0.59% MD Maryland ~1.09% DE Delaware ~0.57% OK Oklahoma ~0.89%

Midwest

OH Ohio ~1.59% MI Michigan ~1.54% IL Illinois ~2.27% IN Indiana ~0.85% WI Wisconsin ~1.73% MN Minnesota ~1.11% IA Iowa ~1.57% MO Missouri ~0.97% KS Kansas ~1.41% NE Nebraska ~1.73% SD South Dakota ~1.22% ND North Dakota ~0.98%

Northeast

NY New York ~1.72% NJ New Jersey ~2.38% PA Pennsylvania ~1.58% MA Massachusetts ~1.23% CT Connecticut ~2.15% RI Rhode Island ~1.63% NH New Hampshire ~2.18% VT Vermont ~1.90% ME Maine ~1.36%

West

CA California ~0.76% WA Washington ~1.03% OR Oregon ~0.91% CO Colorado ~0.55% AZ Arizona ~0.66% NV Nevada ~0.53% UT Utah ~0.63% NM New Mexico ~0.66% ID Idaho ~0.69% MT Montana ~0.84% WY Wyoming ~0.61% AK Alaska ~1.19% HI Hawaii ~0.27%

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Low <0.90% Mid 0.90–1.60% High >1.60%  · Effective rates are 2026 estimates. Click any state for the full calculator.

What Is a Property Tax Calculator — and Why Do You Need One?

A property tax calculator helps homeowners, buyers, and real estate investors estimate how much they’ll owe in annual property taxes based on their home’s assessed value and local tax rate. Whether you’re budgeting for a new home purchase, planning your monthly escrow, or comparing the tax burden between two states, having an accurate number matters. Every state sets its own effective rate, every county applies its own mill rate, and exemptions like the homestead exemption or senior discount can significantly reduce your final bill. That’s why a one-size-fits-all estimate simply doesn’t work — you need a calculator built for your state.

Free Property Tax Calculators for All 50 States — 2026 Estimates

This hub gives you instant access to free, state-specific property tax calculators covering all 50 US states, updated for 2026. Each calculator takes your home value and county, applies the correct local effective rate, factors in available exemptions, and gives you your estimated annual tax bill and monthly escrow contribution in seconds. No sign-up, no hidden fees, no guesswork. From Texas and California to Florida and New York, every state has its own dedicated calculator with up-to-date rates and exemption rules. You can also explore our full calculators library for other real estate and home-planning tools.

How Property Tax Rates Vary by State

Effective property tax rates across the US range from as low as 0.27% in Hawaii to over 2.38% in New Jersey — nearly a ten-fold difference. High-tax states like New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Illinois typically fund robust local school systems and public services through property levies. Low-tax states like Hawaii, Alabama, Colorado, and Nevada offset this with higher income or sales taxes, or in some cases rely on tourism and resource revenue. According to the USA.gov property tax guide, rates and assessment methods vary significantly by locality, so checking your state’s specific rules is always recommended. Understanding where your state falls on this spectrum helps you make smarter decisions about where to buy, how to budget, and what exemptions to apply for.

Common Questions This Calculator Hub Answers

Thousands of homeowners search Google every day for answers to questions like: how much is property tax on a $300,000 home?, what is the property tax rate in my county?, how do I calculate monthly escrow for property tax?, and what exemptions can lower my property tax bill? Each state calculator on this page is designed to answer exactly these questions — with real rate data, clear exemption breakdowns, and instant results. You don’t need a spreadsheet or a phone call to your county assessor’s office. Just select your state, enter your home value, and get your answer.

How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill

Many homeowners overpay on property taxes simply because they don’t know what exemptions they qualify for. The homestead exemption alone can reduce your taxable assessed value by $25,000 or more in most states. Senior citizen exemptions, veteran exemptions, disability exemptions, and agricultural exemptions are also widely available but frequently unclaimed. Beyond exemptions, you have the right to appeal your property’s assessed value if you believe it has been overestimated by your county assessor. Running your numbers through a state calculator first gives you the baseline you need to determine whether an appeal makes financial sense.