CountyTax

Virginia property tax rates by county

Virginia · #31 of 52 · 133 counties

0.73%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $2,790 · median home value $383,700

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Payment dates are set locally — see below.

When it's due in Virginia

All states

Payment dates vary by local tax authority.

Check your city, town or county tax collector for this year's deadline. The statewide notes below are a general guide.

Late penaltyup to 10% penalty or $10 (whichever is greater) plus interest set by locality up to 10% per annum (Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3916)
Early-payment discountlocalities may provide for discount not exceeding 5% for payment on or before due date (Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3916)
Appeal windowlocal Board of Equalization application deadline varies by county (typically March 1 to July 1) (Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3378)

county-set; localities set due dates under Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3916; overwhelming majority (Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Richmond) use semi-annual schedule due June 5 and December 5. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026. Source: Va. Code Ann. § 58.1-3916, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Counties, highest rate first

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.