Giles County Property Taxes

Giles County, Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

53.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$76/mo escrow

#69 of 133 counties in Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Virginia Avg53.7% below
vs. National Avg66.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$143,500

State avg $278,065

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,038

$87/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$784

$65/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#69

of 133 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Giles County, Virginia

Giles County's tax burden falls well below national average

At 0.632%, Giles County's effective property tax rate is significantly lower than the national median of 0.80%, placing it in the bottom third of U.S. counties. The median property tax bill here is just $907 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference of nearly $1,800 per year.

Among Virginia's lowest tax rates statewide

Giles County ranks in the lower half of Virginia's 95 counties and independent cities, with an effective rate of 0.632% versus the state average of 0.671%. The median tax bill of $907 trails Virginia's state median of $1,960, reflecting both lower home values and a competitive rate.

Comparable to rural Appalachian neighbors

Giles County's 0.632% rate sits between Grayson County (0.620%) and Greene County (0.637%), typical for the region's mountainous communities. At $907 in median taxes, Giles residents pay significantly less than Greene County ($2,009) but similar amounts to Grayson County ($820).

Median home costs $143,500—taxes run $907 yearly

A typical Giles County homeowner with a $143,500 property pays approximately $907 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related assessments, the effective bill rises to $1,038, while those owning outright pay closer to $784.

You may be overassessed—consider an appeal

Many Virginia homeowners don't realize their properties are assessed above fair market value, and Giles County is no exception. Filing a property tax appeal can reduce your assessment and cut your annual bill—the process is typically straightforward and costs nothing to pursue.

How Giles County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Giles County$907
Virginia State Average$1,960
National Average$1,924

Giles County

0.63%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.70%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Giles County, Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Giles County, Virginia is 0.63%. 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 Giles County?
The median annual property tax payment in Giles County is $907. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,038, while those without a mortgage pay $784.
How does Giles County compare to the Virginia average?
Giles County's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax in Giles County is $907, compared to the state average of $1,960.
What is the median home value in Giles County, Virginia?
The median home value in Giles County, Virginia is $143,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Giles County a low property tax area in Virginia?
Yes — Giles County's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is below the Virginia average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax of $907 is also lower the state average of $1,960, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Giles County rank for property taxes in Virginia?
Giles County ranks #69 out of 133 counties in Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.63% and median annual tax of $907, it falls in the middle 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.