Bowie, MD Property Tax Rate for 2026
The short answer on what Bowie homeowners pay per $100 of assessed value, inside City limits and out, and how to estimate your own bill. Checked against City of Bowie and State of Maryland figures, October 2026.
The rates
| Fiscal 2026 (July 2025 to June 2026) | Fiscal 2027 (July 2026 to June 2027) | |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bowie rate | $0.40 per $100 | $0.58 per $100 |
| Combined state, County and City rate, inside Bowie | $1.708 per $100 | $1.89 per $100 |
| Combined rate, unincorporated Prince George’s County | About $1.486 per $100 | Check SDAT for your property |
Sources: City of Bowie budget FAQ (fiscal 2027) and the Maryland Department of Legislative Services county and municipal tax rate table (fiscal 2026). The unincorporated figure adds the published state, County and County special rates.
Estimate your bill
Take your assessed value from Maryland SDAT, divide by 100, and multiply by the rate.
Example only: a home inside Bowie assessed at $450,000 would owe about $8,505 a year at $1.89 per $100, before credits. Prince George’s County bills also include separate fees, such as a stormwater fee, so your actual bill will be a little different.
- Homestead Tax Credit: caps how fast the taxable assessment on your main home can rise. Apply once through SDAT.
- Escrow check: if you just bought, your lender may have set escrow from the seller’s old bill. Ask them to use the new rate so you don’t get an escrow shortage.
- Paying: bills arrive in July. Owner-occupants can pay in two installments.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Bowie, MD?
For fiscal 2027, which started July 1, 2026, the City of Bowie puts the combined state, County and City rate for Bowie residents at $1.89 per $100 of assessed value. The City’s own share is $0.58 per $100.
Did Bowie raise property taxes in 2026?
Yes. For fiscal 2027 the City raised its rate from $0.40 to $0.58 per $100 of assessed value, its first increase in 16 years.
Do I pay City of Bowie property tax if my address says Bowie?
Only if the home is inside City limits. Many Bowie mailing addresses, including Fairwood, Mitchellville and most of Woodmore, are unincorporated Prince George’s County and don’t pay the City rate.
How do I calculate my Bowie property tax?
Divide your assessed value by 100 and multiply by the rate. At $1.89 per $100, a home assessed at $450,000 owes about $8,505 a year before credits and fees.
Where can I see my property’s assessment?
Search your address on the Maryland SDAT Real Property site. It shows the assessed value, whether you have the Homestead Credit, and whether the property is in a town or city.
Buying or selling in Bowie?
Bruno can show you the real tax bill on any house, inside the City or out, before you make an offer. Call or text (240) 418-3809, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.