Highland County Property Taxes
Highland County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$92/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$195,700
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,105
$92/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,103
$92/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Highland County, Virginia
Highland County well below national median
Highland County's effective tax rate of 0.564% runs 16% lower than the national median of 0.67%, offering residents a lighter burden. The median property tax of $1,104 on a home valued at $195,700 is less than half the national median tax of $2,690.
Highland moderately below Virginia average
Highland County's 0.564% effective rate falls below Virginia's state average of 0.671%, placing it among the state's more affordable counties. The median annual tax of $1,104 runs 44% lower than the state median of $1,960, providing meaningful savings for residents.
Highland lighter than most regional peers
Highland County's 0.564% rate beats Henry County's 0.502% only slightly, and sits considerably lower than Hanover (0.672%), Henrico (0.724%), and Harrisonburg (0.781%). It offers a middle ground between Henry's ultra-low burden and the higher-tax urban and suburban areas.
Highland homeowners pay $1,104 yearly
With a median home value of $195,700 and a 0.564% effective rate, Highland County residents pay approximately $1,104 in annual property taxes. Remarkably consistent, taxes remain virtually identical whether homes are mortgaged ($1,105) or owned outright ($1,103).
Challenge assessments if property overvalued
Despite Highland County's affordability, individual homeowners may still be overassessed relative to comparable properties in their areas. Filing an appeal with the assessor's office is free and can result in meaningful annual savings.
How Highland County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Highland County
0.56%
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.