District of Columbia, DC

District of Columbia, DC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

District of Columbia assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

District of Columbia official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesDC Office of Tax and Revenue Real Property Tax Databaseotr.cfo.dc.gov/page/real-property-tax-database-search
  • Provides property value, assessment roll, and parcel information.
Deeds and recorded documentsDC Recorder of Deeds Public Searchwashington.dc.publicsearch.us
  • Requires registration. Free search and view; document downloads require purchase.
Property taxesMyTax DCmytax.dc.gov
  • Official portal for real property tax payments and account management.
GIS and parcel mapsDC GIS Real Property Assessment Mapdcgis.maps.arcgis.com
  • Interactive map for property assessments and related spatial data.
Permits and building recordsDC Department of Buildings Permit Portaldob.dc.gov/page/permitting-district-columbia
  • Access to Permit Wizard and Citizen Access Portal for permit applications and records.
Zoning and land useDC Official Zoning Mapmaps.dcoz.dc.gov
  • Official interactive zoning map and zoning case dashboard.
County data

District of Columbia tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$605,296

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$647,210

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,631

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.74%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

District of Columbia city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Washington$605,296$647,2100.74%$4,631
FAQ

District of Columbia property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I look up District of Columbia property tax bills or payments?

Use the official MyTax DC for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in District of Columbia?

Use the official DC Recorder of Deeds Public Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in District of Columbia?

Use the official DC GIS Real Property Assessment Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of District of Columbia property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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