Augusta County Property Taxes

Augusta County, Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

29.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$115/mo escrow

#14 of 133 counties in Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.49%

vs. Virginia Avg29.6% below
vs. National Avg48.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$281,400

State avg $278,065

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,387

$116/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,366

$114/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 133 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Augusta County, Virginia

Augusta taxes well below national average

At 0.490%, Augusta's effective tax rate is less than half the national median of 0.96%, placing the county in the bottom 25% nationally. The median property tax here is $1,379 annually, compared to $2,690 across the country—a difference of nearly $1,300 per year.

Augusta ranks among Virginia's lowest

Augusta's 0.490% rate falls well below Virginia's state average of 0.671%, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the Commonwealth. At $1,379, the median property tax is also significantly lower than the state median of $1,960.

More affordable than most regional peers

Augusta's 0.490% rate beats neighboring Botetourt County (0.655%) and Bland County (0.552%), though it's slightly higher than Bath County's 0.405%. Among the eight-county region, Augusta offers solid value with moderate taxes on a median home worth $281,400.

What homeowners pay annually

On Augusta's median home value of $281,400, the typical annual property tax bill is $1,379. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,387, while those owning outright pay $1,366.

Check if your assessment is accurate

Many Augusta homeowners are unaware that they may be overassessed, potentially overpaying their property taxes. It's worth requesting a reassessment if you believe your home's tax value doesn't match current market conditions.

How Augusta County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Augusta County$1,379
Virginia State Average$1,960
National Average$1,924

Augusta County

0.49%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.70%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Augusta County, Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Augusta County, Virginia is 0.49%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Augusta County?
The median annual property tax payment in Augusta County is $1,379. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,387, while those without a mortgage pay $1,366.
How does Augusta County compare to the Virginia average?
Augusta County's effective tax rate of 0.49% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax in Augusta County is $1,379, compared to the state average of $1,960.
What is the median home value in Augusta County, Virginia?
The median home value in Augusta County, Virginia is $281,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Augusta County a low property tax area in Virginia?
Yes — Augusta County's effective property tax rate of 0.49% is below the Virginia average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax of $1,379 is also lower the state average of $1,960, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Augusta County rank for property taxes in Virginia?
Augusta County ranks #14 out of 133 counties in Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.49% and median annual tax of $1,379, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.