Virginia Property Tax Calculator
Virginia administers property tax locally — counties and cities value real estate and adopt their own rates, with no statewide bill involved. Relief programs exist for some seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners, and assessments can be appealed. This page estimates using county-level medians; select a Virginia county or city above and test a home value.
Annual Property Tax
$2,989Monthly (Escrow)
$249Effective Rate
0.78%Major county calculators
Highest property tax counties in Virginia
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Church city | 1.15% | $1,055,600 |
| Manassas Park city | 1.08% | $395,900 |
| Manassas city | 0.99% | $449,900 |
| Hampton city | 0.97% | $245,700 |
| Portsmouth city | 0.95% | $246,900 |
| Fairfax County | 0.95% | $732,800 |
| Roanoke city | 0.95% | $190,500 |
| Newport News city | 0.94% | $260,600 |
| Alexandria city | 0.92% | $735,100 |
| Norfolk city | 0.91% | $289,900 |
How property tax works in Virginia
- Counties and cities value real estate and adopt their own rates — no statewide bill exists.
- Relief programs serve some seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners.
- Assessment appeals are handled locally.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Virginia ranks #28 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Compare property tax across every state at the property tax calculator , or see whether your property tax deduction is capped at the SALT deduction cap calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Virginia?
Your locality values the real estate and applies its adopted rate — a single local multiplication, though the rate and reassessment schedule differ from one county or city to the next. The calculator above uses the local median for estimating.
How much property tax will I pay in Virginia?
Locality choice is the dominant variable. With a Virginia county or city selected above, put the home's value in and median-based annual and monthly estimates return.
Can I lower my Virginia property tax bill?
Relief for qualifying seniors, disabled homeowners, and disabled veterans varies by locality but is widely offered, and local appeal channels exist for assessments that outpace the market. Ask your local commissioner or assessor about programs and deadlines.
Are property taxes deductible?
Yes under the federal SALT deduction if you itemize, observing the cap that governs the combined deduction. See the IRS for the current threshold.
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Related insights
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