What is the property tax rate in Virginia?

Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.73%, ranking it #31 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $2,790 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Virginia?

Property taxes in Virginia are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.73%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Virginia has the lowest property taxes?

Among Virginia's 133 counties, Winchester city has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Virginia have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Virginia offers several property tax exemptions including: Real Estate Tax Relief (Elderly/Disabled), Disabled Veteran, Veteran Exemption (Partial Disability). See the exemptions section above for details.

Virginia Property Tax Rate

133 Counties

0.73%effective rate

Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.73%, ranking it #31 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Virginia pays $2,790 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $383,700. This rate is 21% lower than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.73%

#31 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,790

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$383,700

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

133

Population: 8,705,170

Property Tax Rates by County in Virginia

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Manassas Park city	1.17%	$4,636	$395,900
#2	Manassas city	1.09%	$4,923	$449,900
#3	Portsmouth city	1.04%	$2,557	$246,900
#4	Fairfax County	1.01%	$7,368	$732,800
#5	Newport News city	1.01%	$2,634	$260,600
#6	Norfolk city	1.00%	$2,890	$289,900
#7	Roanoke city	0.99%	$1,893	$190,500
#8	Alexandria city	0.96%	$7,024	$735,100
#9	Falls Church city	0.95%	$10,001	$1,055,600
#10	Hampton city	0.95%	$2,327	$245,700
#11	Prince William County	0.94%	$4,999	$530,100
#12	Suffolk city	0.93%	$3,229	$347,400
#13	Poquoson city	0.92%	$3,690	$400,300
#14	Arlington County	0.91%	$8,153	$895,000
#15	Buena Vista city	0.91%	$1,421	$156,200
#16	Fairfax city	0.90%	$6,515	$722,600
#17	Salem city	0.90%	$2,316	$258,600
#18	Richmond city	0.89%	$3,150	$353,000
#19	Hopewell city	0.86%	$1,564	$181,600
#20	Loudoun County	0.85%	$6,325	$743,800

How Virginia Compares

Virginia

0.73%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Virginia

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State

County

Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,190

$183/month · Rate: 0.73%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.73%

Virginia Property Tax Exemptions

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Real Estate Tax Relief (Elderly/Disabled)

Varies by locality; may exempt or defer a portion or all of property taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled; income and net worth limits set by locality (typically income under $50,000-$72,000)

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes on primary residence

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability; surviving spouse may retain

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Veteran Exemption (Partial Disability)

Varies by locality

Veterans with service-connected disability; locality must have adopted the exemption

Nearby States

District of Columbia

0.58%

Kentucky

0.75%

Maryland

0.97%

North Carolina

0.66%

Tennessee

0.50%

West Virginia

0.53%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.