Bath County Property Taxes

Bath County, Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

57.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$70/mo escrow

#2 of 133 counties in Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.40%

vs. Virginia Avg57.4% below
vs. National Avg69% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$206,000

State avg $278,065

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$917

$76/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$770

$64/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#2

of 133 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Bath County, Virginia

Bath offers exceptional tax relief

At 0.405%, Bath County has the lowest effective tax rate in this region and sits in the bottom 15% nationally. The median property tax of $834 is roughly 69% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Bath is Virginia's most tax-friendly county

Bath's 0.405% effective rate is the lowest among all Virginia counties, well below the state average of 0.671%. At just $834 annually, the median property tax is less than 43% of the state median of $1,960.

Regional tax leader by a wide margin

Bath significantly undercuts every other county in the region, with a rate 22% lower than Buchanan (0.442%) and 40% lower than Bland (0.552%). On a median home value of $206,000, Bath residents enjoy some of the lowest property tax burdens in Virginia.

What homeowners pay annually

On Bath's median home value of $206,000, the typical annual property tax bill is $834. Homeowners with mortgages pay $917, while those owning outright pay $770.

Protect your low-tax advantage

Even at the state's lowest tax rate, some Bath County homeowners may still be overassessed based on comparable sales. Consider requesting a reassessment if your property hasn't been reviewed in several years.

How Bath County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Bath County$834
Virginia State Average$1,960
National Average$1,924

Bath County

0.40%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.70%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bath County, Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Bath County, Virginia is 0.40%. 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 Bath County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bath County is $834. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $917, while those without a mortgage pay $770.
How does Bath County compare to the Virginia average?
Bath County's effective tax rate of 0.40% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax in Bath County is $834, compared to the state average of $1,960.
What is the median home value in Bath County, Virginia?
The median home value in Bath County, Virginia is $206,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Bath County a low property tax area in Virginia?
Yes — Bath County's effective property tax rate of 0.40% is below the Virginia average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax of $834 is also lower the state average of $1,960, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Bath County rank for property taxes in Virginia?
Bath County ranks #2 out of 133 counties in Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.40% and median annual tax of $834, 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.