20745 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 20745 (Oxon Hill, Maryland) pay a median of $4,124/year in property taxes on homes valued at $351,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 22% above the Maryland state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 20745 is approximately $344, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Prince George's County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maryland, 20745 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 21236 (1.17%) and 20747 (1.17%).

In Oxon Hill, property taxes represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $80,649, 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).