VirginiaVA
Effective tax rate
0.80%
Median home value
$377,800
Median annual tax
$3,022
National rank
#31
Counties
133
Counties in Virginia
Martinsville City County
0.62%Median value: $464,248
Winchester City County
0.62%Median value: $271,666
Alexandria City County
0.62%Median value: $381,323
Falls Church City County
0.62%Median value: $490,980
Fairfax City County
0.62%Median value: $298,397
Portsmouth City County
0.62%Median value: $408,054
Emporia City County
0.62%Median value: $517,712
Franklin City County
0.62%Median value: $325,129
North Lake County
0.62%Median value: $434,786
South Lake County
0.62%Median value: $242,203
East Lake County
0.62%Median value: $351,861
Buena Vista City County
0.61%Median value: $466,979
Covington City County
0.61%Median value: $274,396
Salem City County
0.61%Median value: $384,053
Radford City County
0.61%Median value: $493,711
Galax City County
0.61%Median value: $301,128
Bristol City County
0.61%Median value: $410,785
Norton City County
0.61%Median value: $520,442
Colonial Heights City County
0.61%Median value: $327,859
Hopewell City County
0.61%Median value: $437,517
Petersburg City County
0.61%Median value: $244,934
Danville City County
0.61%Median value: $354,591
Fredericksburg City County
0.60%Median value: $277,127
Williamsburg City County
0.60%Median value: $386,784
Poquoson City County
0.60%Median value: $496,441
Suffolk City County
0.60%Median value: $303,858
Lynchburg City County
0.60%Median value: $413,516
Charlottesville City County
0.60%Median value: $523,173
Harrisonburg City County
0.60%Median value: $330,590
Staunton City County
0.60%Median value: $440,247
Waynesboro City County
0.60%Median value: $247,664
Lexington City County
0.60%Median value: $357,322
King and Queen County
0.59%Median value: $279,857
King William County
0.59%Median value: $389,514
King George County
0.59%Median value: $499,172
Westmoreland County
0.59%Median value: $306,589
Richmond County
0.59%Median value: $416,246
Northumberland County
0.59%Median value: $525,903
Lancaster County
0.59%Median value: $333,320
Accomack County
0.59%Median value: $442,978
Northampton County
0.59%Median value: $250,395
Manassas City County
0.59%Median value: $360,052
Manassas Park City County
0.59%Median value: $469,709
Louisa County
0.58%Median value: $282,588
Fluvanna County
0.58%Median value: $392,245
Goochland County
0.58%Median value: $501,902
New Kent County
0.58%Median value: $309,319
Charles City County
0.58%Median value: $418,977
James City County
0.58%Median value: $528,634
York County
0.58%Median value: $336,051
Gloucester County
0.58%Median value: $445,708
Mathews County
0.58%Median value: $253,125
Middlesex County
0.58%Median value: $362,783
Essex County
0.58%Median value: $472,440
Highland County
0.57%Median value: $285,318
Clarke County
0.57%Median value: $394,975
Warren County
0.57%Median value: $504,633
Shenandoah County
0.57%Median value: $312,050
Page County
0.57%Median value: $421,707
Rappahannock County
0.57%Median value: $229,124
Fauquier County
0.57%Median value: $338,782
Culpeper County
0.57%Median value: $448,439
Madison County
0.57%Median value: $255,856
Greene County
0.57%Median value: $365,513
Orange County
0.57%Median value: $475,170
Buchanan County
0.56%Median value: $397,706
Dickenson County
0.56%Median value: $507,363
Wise County
0.56%Median value: $314,780
Lee County
0.56%Median value: $424,438
Scott County
0.56%Median value: $231,855
Carroll County
0.56%Median value: $341,512
Grayson County
0.56%Median value: $451,169
Floyd County
0.56%Median value: $258,587
Alleghany County
0.56%Median value: $368,244
Bath County
0.56%Median value: $477,901
Rockbridge County
0.55%Median value: $400,437
Botetourt County
0.55%Median value: $510,094
Craig County
0.55%Median value: $317,511
Giles County
0.55%Median value: $427,168
Pulaski County
0.55%Median value: $234,585
Wythe County
0.55%Median value: $344,243
Bland County
0.55%Median value: $453,900
Smyth County
0.55%Median value: $261,317
Washington County
0.55%Median value: $370,974
Russell County
0.55%Median value: $480,632
Tazewell County
0.55%Median value: $288,049
Surry County
0.54%Median value: $403,167
Prince George County
0.54%Median value: $512,824
Dinwiddie County
0.54%Median value: $320,242
Nottoway County
0.54%Median value: $429,899
Amelia County
0.54%Median value: $237,316
Powhatan County
0.54%Median value: $346,973
Cumberland County
0.54%Median value: $456,630
Buckingham County
0.54%Median value: $264,048
Appomattox County
0.54%Median value: $373,705
Nelson County
0.54%Median value: $483,362
Amherst County
0.54%Median value: $290,779
Patrick County
0.53%Median value: $405,898
Henry County
0.53%Median value: $515,555
Halifax County
0.53%Median value: $322,972
Mecklenburg County
0.53%Median value: $432,629
Charlotte County
0.53%Median value: $240,046
Lunenburg County
0.53%Median value: $349,704
Brunswick County
0.53%Median value: $459,361
Greensville County
0.53%Median value: $266,778
Sussex County
0.53%Median value: $376,435
Southampton County
0.53%Median value: $486,093
Isle of Wight County
0.53%Median value: $293,510
Frederick County
0.52%Median value: $518,285
Augusta County
0.52%Median value: $325,703
Roanoke County
0.52%Median value: $435,360
Rockingham County
0.52%Median value: $242,777
Montgomery County
0.52%Median value: $352,434
Hanover County
0.52%Median value: $462,091
Bedford County
0.52%Median value: $269,509
Pittsylvania County
0.52%Median value: $379,166
Campbell County
0.52%Median value: $488,823
Franklin County
0.52%Median value: $296,240
Henrico County
0.51%Median value: $521,016
Virginia Beach City County
0.51%Median value: $328,433
Arlington County
0.51%Median value: $438,090
Stafford County
0.51%Median value: $245,508
Spotsylvania County
0.51%Median value: $355,165
Chesapeake City County
0.51%Median value: $464,822
Norfolk City County
0.51%Median value: $272,239
Richmond City County
0.51%Median value: $381,896
Newport News City County
0.51%Median value: $491,554
Hampton City County
0.51%Median value: $298,971
Albemarle County
0.51%Median value: $408,628
Fairfax County
0.50%Median value: $384,627
Prince William County
0.50%Median value: $494,284
Loudoun County
0.50%Median value: $301,701
Chesterfield County
0.50%Median value: $411,359
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Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%, ranking #31 highest in the nation. The median home value is $377,800, and the median annual property tax payment is $3,022.
Property taxes in Virginia are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.
Property tax exemptions in Virginia
Virginia offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Virginia?
Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%, ranking #31 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $3,022 on a $377,800 home.
How does Virginia property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Virginia's rate of 0.80% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Virginia pay less relative to their home values.
Which county in Virginia has the highest property tax?
Martinsville City County has the highest effective property tax rate in Virginia at 0.62%.
Which county in Virginia has the lowest property tax?
Chesterfield County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Virginia at 0.50%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Virginia?
Virginia offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.