ZIP Code 21240

In ZIP code 21240, near Annapolis, the tax picture combines a 0.85% county property tax rate with a 6.00% sales tax. For a household weighing income against housing costs, that property rate applies to the home's assessed value each year, while the sales tax adds to everyday purchases. Together they shape what a family keeps after taxes and what a home actually costs to own. Buyers comparing this area should factor both into their planning, since the property levy recurs annually and the sales tax touches routine spending.