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Stafford County, VA Property Tax Calculator
Stafford County homeowners pay a median $3,410 a year in property tax, 0.70% of a median $485,100 home: below Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Stafford County by home value, at 0.70%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $240,000 | $1,687 | $141 |
| $360,000 | $2,531 | $211 |
| $490,000 | $3,445 | $287 |
| $730,000 | $5,132 | $428 |
| $970,000 | $6,819 | $568 |
Stafford County against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County | 0.70% | $3,410 | $485,100 | $137,807 |
| 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 Stafford 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 Stafford County?
The effective rate is 0.70%: a median $3,410 a year on a median $485,100 home. That's the 23rd highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Stafford County?
About $2,812 a year, $234 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Stafford 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 Stafford 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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