Property Tax in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. Property taxes for homeowners in Virginia Beach are administered by the county assessor's office. The median effective property tax rate is 0.80%, meaning a homeowner with a home valued at the county median of $366,300 pays approximately $2,929 per year. This rate is 0.05% higher than the Virginia state average (0.74%) and 0.11% lower than the national average (0.91%).
Property Tax Calculator for Virginia Beach
Enter your home's assessed value to estimate your annual property tax in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
How Property Tax Works in Virginia Beach
Homeowners in Virginia Beach pay property tax to multiple overlapping jurisdictions: Virginia Beach city, the city of Virginia Beach itself, school districts, and other special-purpose districts. The effective rate shown on this page combines all of these into a single percentage applied against the assessed value of the property.
Each jurisdiction sets its own rate ("millage") annually, typically during the budget process. The total bill is paid to the county tax collector, which distributes revenue back to the individual jurisdictions.
Who Assesses Your Home
Your home's assessed value is determined by the Virginia Beach city assessor's office. Assessments usually happen on a defined schedule (annual, biennial, or longer depending on the state) and are based on recent comparable sales, property characteristics, and market conditions. Homeowners have the right to appeal the assessed value if they believe it exceeds fair market value.
Exemptions to Check
Most states offer exemptions that reduce the taxable value of your home. The most common are the homestead exemption (for primary residences), senior exemption (for homeowners over 65), veteran exemption, and disability exemption. Contact the Virginia Beach city assessor's office to apply.