Bristol property tax: where it goes
A Bristol house pays 0.93% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $184,100 of market value, that's about $1,712 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value: the city taxes real estate at $0.93 per $100 based on 100% of Fair Market Value, with a citywide property reassessment.
A 2026-27 rate was not found; the city's tax rate sheet and FY2025-26 budget ordinance both give $0.93.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $184,100 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol | 0.93% | $1,712 |
| Total | 0.93% | $1,712 |
2025-26 rate on the city's current tax rate sheet.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors or disabled: apply for real estate tax relief. The Commissioner of the Revenue takes applications for Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly/Disabled; the form asks about the applicant's sole dwelling and ownership and requires proof of income. How: The application must be filed every year between February 1 and May 1; the form lists the Commissioner of the Revenue, 497 Cumberland St, Room 101, Ph: 276-645-7316.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Feb 1 – May 1 each year | The elderly/disabled real estate tax relief application must be filed every year between February 1 and May 1. |
| Jun 5 and Dec 5 each year | Real estate tax is due June 5 and December 5 of each year. |
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.