Virginia Beach city Property Taxes
Virginia Beach city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
49.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$244/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$366,300
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,876
$240/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,131
$261/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#104
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Virginia Beach city, Virginia
Virginia Beach taxes exceed national median
Virginia Beach's effective tax rate of 0.800% is one of the highest among Virginia municipalities and exceeds the national median rate. Homeowners here with the median value of $366,300 pay $2,929 annually—just $239 more than the national median, but Virginia Beach's higher home values mean higher absolute costs.
Virginia Beach ranks among state's highest taxed
At 0.800% effective rate, Virginia Beach exceeds Virginia's state average of 0.671% by a significant margin, placing it among the state's highest property tax burdens. The city's median annual tax of $2,929 is 49% above the state median of $1,960, reflecting both the city's premium real estate and elevated tax rate.
Virginia Beach taxes far exceed rural areas
Virginia Beach's 0.800% rate dwarfs rural counties like Sussex (0.541%) and Washington (0.514%), and even exceeds Warren County's 0.586%. A homeowner in Tazewell pays $718 on a median home; that same relative rate in Virginia Beach would mean $2,900+, reflecting the city's urban tax model.
Virginia Beach averages $2,929 yearly
On Virginia Beach's median home value of $366,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,929 in annual property taxes. With mortgage adjustments, that figure holds near $2,876, while owners outright pay slightly higher at $3,131.
Challenge your assessment if it's inflated
Virginia Beach residents should verify that their property valuations reflect current market conditions, as assessments can lag or overestimate value. The city's appeals process is free and can recover years of overpayment if your assessment is found excessive.
How Virginia Beach city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Virginia Beach city
0.80%
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.