Bedford County Property Taxes

Bedford County, Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$105/mo escrow

#9 of 133 counties in Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.46%

vs. Virginia Avg35.5% below
vs. National Avg53% below

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$1,265
Virginia State Average$1,960
National Average$1,924

Bedford County

0.46%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.70%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bedford County, Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Bedford County, Virginia is 0.46%. 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 Bedford County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bedford County is $1,265. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,292, while those without a mortgage pay $1,227.
How does Bedford County compare to the Virginia average?
Bedford County's effective tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax in Bedford County is $1,265, compared to the state average of $1,960.
What is the median home value in Bedford County, Virginia?
The median home value in Bedford County, Virginia is $276,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Bedford County a low property tax area in Virginia?
Yes — Bedford County's effective property tax rate of 0.46% is below the Virginia average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax of $1,265 is also lower the state average of $1,960, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Bedford County rank for property taxes in Virginia?
Bedford County ranks #9 out of 133 counties in Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.46% and median annual tax of $1,265, 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.