Germantown is a fast-growing Montgomery County suburb offering relatively more affordable entry into the DC-area market than close-in communities. Montgomery County's property tax rate applies uniformly across the area's suburbs.
Recommended for incomes above $120k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Germantown housing market
The 1.03% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Germantown and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Maryland average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Germantown buyers. Many Germantown properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $200/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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