20735 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 20735 (Clinton, Maryland) pay a median of $4,647/year in property taxes on homes valued at $401,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.16%, which is 20% above the Maryland state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 20735 is approximately $387, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Prince George's County. This is $673 more than the Maryland average of $3,974/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maryland, 20735 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 21043 (1.16%) and 20746 (1.15%).

In Clinton, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $123,125, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maryland's Homestead Tax Credit caps annual assessment increases at 10% for your primary residence, though your initial purchase-year assessment is unrestricted — file for the credit with Prince George's County's tax office. The credit applies automatically to qualifying primary residences but requires proper registration; contact the Prince George's County Assessor to ensure your homestead classification is recorded within 45 days of purchase. Request a copy of your Notice of Assessment and confirm your assessment ratio is correct (owner-occupied property should be assessed on market value).