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Lee County

Lee County, Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.59%

Median Annual Tax

$586

How Lee County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lee County$586
Virginia State Average$1,960
National Average$1,924

Lee County

0.59%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.70%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$778

per year

Without Mortgage

$506

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$586

Monthly Escrow

$49

Effective Rate

0.59%

vs. Virginia State Average▼ 70.1% below
vs. National Average▼ 78.2% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lee County, Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Lee County, Virginia is 0.59%. 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 Lee County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lee County is $586. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $778, while those without a mortgage pay $506.
How does Lee County compare to the Virginia average?
Lee County's effective tax rate of 0.59% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax in Lee County is $586, compared to the state average of $1,960.
What is the median home value in Lee County, Virginia?
The median home value in Lee County, Virginia is $98,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Virginia?
Property taxes in Virginia are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Madison County(VA)

Rate0.59%
Median Tax$1,967

Gloucester County(VA)

Rate0.59%
Median Tax$1,718

Pittsylvania County(VA)

Rate0.59%
Median Tax$907

Carroll County(VA)

Rate0.60%
Median Tax$861
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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.

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