Lynchburg city Property Taxes
Lynchburg city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$148/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$211,800
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,814
$151/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,717
$143/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#109
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lynchburg city, Virginia
Lynchburg taxes exceed national average
Lynchburg's effective tax rate of 0.840% is substantially higher than the national median property tax payment of $2,690. This 0.840% rate positions the city roughly at the 65th percentile nationally—meaning most Americans pay less as a percentage.
Above average for Virginia
Lynchburg charges 0.840% compared to Virginia's 0.671% average, making it a higher-tax jurisdiction statewide. Among Virginia's 95 counties and cities, Lynchburg ranks in the upper quarter for property tax rates.
Higher than surrounding counties
Lynchburg's 0.840% rate notably exceeds neighboring Lunenburg County (0.436%) and Mecklenburg County (0.488%). However, it remains lower than nearby Manassas city (1.096%) and Manassas Park city (1.136%).
Median annual tax: $1,778
The typical Lynchburg homeowner with a $211,800 median home value pays $1,778 annually in property taxes—roughly $148 per month. Homeowners with mortgages may pay slightly more due to escrow adjustments.
Appeal if you're overassessed
Studies show that many homeowners, including those in Lynchburg, are overassessed on their property valuations. If you believe your assessment is inflated, filing an appeal with the local assessor's office could reduce your tax burden.
How Lynchburg city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lynchburg city
0.84%
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.