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Washington County, VA Property Tax Calculator
Washington County homeowners pay a median $1,065 a year in property tax, 0.50% of a median $214,000 home: below Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Washington County by home value, at 0.50%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $548 | $46 |
| $160,000 | $797 | $66 |
| $210,000 | $1,046 | $87 |
| $320,000 | $1,594 | $133 |
| $430,000 | $2,141 | $178 |
Washington County against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 0.50% | $1,065 | $214,000 | $64,552 |
| 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 Washington 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 Washington County?
The effective rate is 0.50%: a median $1,065 a year on a median $214,000 home. That's the 32nd highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Washington County?
About $1,992 a year, $166 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Washington 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 Washington 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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