Bedford County Property Taxes
Bedford County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$105/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$276,600
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,292
$108/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,227
$102/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford taxes significantly below national norm
At 0.457%, Bedford's effective tax rate is less than half the national median of 0.96%, placing it in the bottom 20% nationally. The median property tax of $1,265 is nearly 53% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Bedford ranks among Virginia's lowest
Bedford's 0.457% rate is notably lower than Virginia's state average of 0.671%, putting the county in the bottom third statewide. The median tax of $1,265 is also well below the state median of $1,960.
Competitive taxes in a moderate range
Bedford's 0.457% rate is lower than Bland (0.552%) and Botetourt (0.655%), but higher than Bath (0.405%) and Buchanan (0.442%). On a median home value of $276,600, Bedford offers reasonable tax burden for the region.
What homeowners pay annually
On Bedford's median home value of $276,600, the typical annual property tax bill is $1,265. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,292, while those owning outright pay $1,227.
Review your assessment today
Bedford homeowners should verify that their property assessments reflect current market values, as many counties see significant assessment drift. Requesting a formal reassessment could result in substantial tax savings if your home is overvalued.
How Bedford County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bedford County
0.46%
Effective rate
Virginia Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Virginia
Prince Edward County
0.40%
Bath County
0.40%
Nottoway County
0.42%
Mathews County
0.42%
Amelia County
0.43%
Lunenburg County
0.44%
Buchanan County
0.44%
Craig County
0.46%
Campbell County
0.46%
Northumberland County
0.48%
Mecklenburg County
0.49%
Halifax County
0.49%
Augusta County
0.49%
Lancaster County
0.49%
Wythe County
0.49%
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.