21737 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 21737 (Glenelg, Maryland) pay a median of $10,001/year in property taxes on homes valued at $1,032,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.97%, which is near the Maryland state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 21737 is approximately $833, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Howard County. This is $6,027 more than the Maryland average of $3,974/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maryland, 21737 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 21788 (0.97%) and 20620 (0.97%).

In Glenelg, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $250,001, 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 Howard County's tax office. The credit applies automatically to qualifying primary residences but requires proper registration; contact the Howard 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).