Chesapeake city Property Taxes
Chesapeake city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
49.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$245/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.82%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$359,100
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,932
$244/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,951
$246/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#107
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Chesapeake city, Virginia
Chesapeake taxes above national average
Chesapeake's effective tax rate of 0.818% sits well above the national median of 0.72%, placing the city in the higher tier nationally. The median property tax here is $2,937, compared to the national median of $2,690, reflecting both higher home values and a steeper tax burden.
Among Virginia's highest tax rates
Chesapeake ranks as one of Virginia's most expensive property tax jurisdictions, with an effective rate of 0.818% versus the state average of 0.671%. The city collects a median of $2,937 annually per household, nearly 50% above Virginia's state median of $1,960.
Pricier than surrounding Tidewater areas
Chesapeake's $2,937 median property tax exceeds neighboring Chesterfield County's $2,636, though both cities serve affluent suburban markets in the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. The city's 0.818% effective rate makes it one of the region's steeper tax burdens.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Chesapeake homeowner with a $359,100 median-valued property pays approximately $2,937 in annual property taxes. Whether financing or owning outright, the tax bill remains consistent around $2,932–$2,951 yearly.
Your home might be overassessed
Many Chesapeake homeowners unknowingly pay taxes on inflated property valuations—a common issue that appeals can correct. Filing a reassessment challenge costs nothing and could reduce your annual tax burden by hundreds of dollars.
How Chesapeake city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chesapeake city
0.82%
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%
Bedford 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%
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.