21113 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 21113 (Odenton, Maryland) pay a median of $3,636/year in property taxes on homes valued at $401,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 6% below the Maryland state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 21113 is approximately $303, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Anne Arundel County. This is $338 less than the Maryland average of $3,974/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maryland, 21113 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 21719 (0.90%) and 20854 (0.90%).

In Odenton, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $125,081, 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 Anne Arundel County's tax office. The credit applies automatically to qualifying primary residences but requires proper registration; contact the Anne Arundel 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).