Giles County Property Taxes
Giles County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$76/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.63%
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
0.63%
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.