Richmond County Property Taxes
Richmond County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$99/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$214,200
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,244
$104/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,141
$95/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Richmond County, Virginia
Richmond County taxes well below national
At 0.555%, Richmond County's effective property tax rate ranks below the national median of 0.76%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median property tax of $1,188 is less than half the national median of $2,690.
Among Virginia's lowest-taxed counties
Richmond County's 0.555% effective rate places it below Virginia's state average of 0.671%, ranking it in the bottom third of Virginia's 133 jurisdictions. County residents enjoy substantially lighter tax obligations than the typical Virginian.
Most affordable taxes in the region
Richmond County's 0.555% rate beats nearby Rockbridge County (0.600%) and stands well below urban centers like Richmond city (0.864%) and Roanoke (1.013%). This rural county offers some of the region's lowest property tax rates.
Under $1,200 annually for median home
On a median home valued at $214,200, Richmond County homeowners pay approximately $1,188 in annual property taxes. This is among the lowest tax burdens in Virginia, making the county attractive for tax-conscious homebuyers.
Check your assessment for accuracy
Even in low-tax Richmond County, some homeowners may be overassessed and eligible for tax appeals. Reviewing your property valuation could identify additional savings opportunities.
How Richmond County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Richmond County
0.55%
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.