10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Virginia
If you are comparing property taxes across Virginia, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Prince Edward County, comes in at 0.40% — 0.34% lower than the Virginia average (0.74%). The statewide effective rate is 0.74%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince Edward County | 0.40% | $820 | $203,700 |
| 2 | Bath County | 0.40% | $834 | $206,000 |
| 3 | Nottoway County | 0.42% | $756 | $179,800 |
| 4 | Mathews County | 0.42% | $1,475 | $348,800 |
| 5 | Amelia County | 0.43% | $1,034 | $239,700 |
| 6 | Lunenburg County | 0.44% | $635 | $145,500 |
| 7 | Buchanan County | 0.44% | $404 | $91,400 |
| 8 | Craig County | 0.46% | $958 | $210,500 |
| 9 | Bedford County | 0.46% | $1,265 | $276,600 |
| 10 | Campbell County | 0.46% | $913 | $199,200 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Virginia often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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