Scott County Property Taxes
Scott County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
57.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$69/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$122,300
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$949
$79/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$760
$63/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County taxes rank well nationally
Scott County's effective tax rate of 0.675% sits below the national median property tax of $2,690 on a $281,900 home. At this rate, Scott homeowners pay roughly $1,901 annually on the national median home value—well below the typical U.S. burden and putting the county in the lower-tax half of American counties.
Slightly above Virginia's average rate
Scott County's 0.675% effective rate edges just above Virginia's state average of 0.671%, making it a middle-of-the-pack county across the Commonwealth. Residents pay a median property tax of $826, which is about 58% less than Virginia's $1,960 state median, largely due to lower home values in the region.
Lower taxes than Smyth County nearby
Scott County's 0.675% rate compares favorably to neighboring Smyth County at 0.609%, though both rural southwestern Virginia counties remain among the state's most affordable. Scott's median annual tax of $826 is notably lower than adjacent areas, reflecting the region's modest home values around $122,000–$126,000.
Median Scott home costs $826 yearly
On a median home value of $122,300, Scott County homeowners pay about $826 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $949; without one, it drops to $760—among Virginia's lowest annual property tax burdens.
Check your assessment for accuracy
Even in low-tax counties, many homeowners are overassessed and could reduce their bill through an appeal. If you believe your home's assessed value doesn't reflect the current market, filing a formal appeal with Scott County's assessor's office is free and can generate real savings.
How Scott County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Scott County
0.68%
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.