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Bedford County, VA Property Tax Calculator
Bedford County homeowners pay a median $1,285 a year in property tax, 0.43% of a median $297,400 home: below Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Bedford County by home value, at 0.43%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $648 | $54 |
| $220,000 | $950 | $79 |
| $300,000 | $1,296 | $108 |
| $450,000 | $1,944 | $162 |
| $590,000 | $2,549 | $212 |
Bedford County against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County | 0.43% | $1,285 | $297,400 | $78,937 |
| Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | $93,170 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Bedford County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Bedford County?
The effective rate is 0.43%: a median $1,285 a year on a median $297,400 home. That's the 36th highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Bedford County?
About $1,728 a year, $144 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Bedford County compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is below the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my Bedford County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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