How do I pay my property taxes?

County Treasurer / City Treasurer (local level - each of Virginia's 95 counties and 38 independent cities)

Details

What you need to know

Online Option

Most Virginia counties and cities offer online payment; search "[Jurisdiction Name] Virginia treasurer property tax payment online"

Where to Go

County or City Treasurer's office

Virginia Notes

Important state-specific details

Virginia assessed at 100% of FAIR MARKET VALUE.
REASSESSMENT CYCLE: Virginia requires reassessments at least every FOUR years; many larger jurisdictions reassess annually or biennially.
LAND USE ASSESSMENT (CURRENT USE): Qualifying agricultural, forestal, horticultural, or open space land may be assessed at lower use value; apply with county/city assessor; significant reduction for qualifying farmland.
TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED: Required statewide for localities to offer; each jurisdiction sets its own income and net worth limits; can range from partial reduction to 100% exemption for qualifying seniors 65+ and permanently disabled; contact your county/city for specific eligibility.
DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION: 100% exemption on primary residence for veterans with 100% service-connected disability; surviving spouses may continue to receive exemption; apply with county/city assessor.
NO STATE PROPERTY TAX: Virginia has no state property tax; all property taxes local.
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX (CARS): Virginia also levies a LOCAL personal property tax on vehicles; entirely separate from real estate taxes; rates and due dates also vary by locality.

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Virginia Department of Taxation (oversight) - tax.virginia.gov | (804) 367-8031; County or City Treasurer (payment - varies by jurisdiction); County or City Assessor/Commissioner of Revenue (assessment - varies by jurisdiction)