Smyth County Property Taxes
Smyth County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
60.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$64/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.61%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$125,800
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$872
$73/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$688
$57/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Smyth County, Virginia
Smyth County taxes lag far behind U.S.
Smyth County's effective tax rate of 0.609% is roughly 77% lower than the national median property tax burden of $2,690 on a $281,900 home. At this rate, a homeowner with the national median-valued house would pay just $1,717 annually—a substantial bargain by American standards.
Below Virginia's average by double digits
Smyth County's 0.609% effective rate runs about 9% below Virginia's 0.671% state average, positioning it in the lower-tax tier across the Commonwealth. The median property tax of $766 is roughly 61% below Virginia's median of $1,960, reflecting both a low rate and modest home values.
Slightly cheaper than nearby Scott County
Smyth County's 0.609% rate edges below Scott County's 0.675%, making it one of southwestern Virginia's cheapest tax havens. Both counties cluster around $125,000 median home values and minimal annual tax bills under $900, serving rural homeowners seeking maximum affordability.
Median Smyth home tax is just $766
With a median home value of $125,800, Smyth County homeowners pay approximately $766 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $872; without one, it drops to $688—among the absolute lowest in Virginia.
Challenge your assessment if needed
Even in deeply affordable counties, some assessments drift above true fair market value, especially in areas with infrequent sales. A free appeal to Smyth County's assessor can verify your home's valuation and potentially lower your annual bill further.
How Smyth County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Smyth County
0.61%
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.