Hampton property tax: where it goes
A Hampton house pays 1.14% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $281,086 of value before exemptions, that's about $3,370 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, which is 100% of market value, taxed per $100 of assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $281,086 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hampton | 1.14% | $3,204 |
| stormwater fee | flat | $166 |
| Total | 1.14% | $3,370 |
FY 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), City of Hampton.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ or disabled, household income up to $67,000: freeze or defer your real estate tax. Owners at least 65, or permanently and totally disabled, on or before December 31 of the previous year can get a tax freeze or a deferral if household income is up to $67,000 and assets, not counting the house and up to 10 acres, are up to $200,000. You must own and live in the home by January 1. How: Applications are available in early May; first-time applicants apply in person with the Commissioner of the Revenue (757-727-6690) by August 31.
- Disabled veterans rated 100%: real estate tax exemption on your home. The city exempts certain disabled veterans from local real estate taxes on their principal place of residence which they own and occupy. The veteran must be certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected disability, with an overall rating of 100% or a compensation rating of 100% due to individual unemployability. The level of exemption depends on legal ownership of the property. A surviving spouse is eligible if the veteran died on or after Jan. 1, 2011, and the spouse does not remarry and continues to occupy the real property as principal place of residence. How: Complete the application, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office to set up an appointment, and bring the application and original VA documents in person. Questions: 757-727-6690.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 5 · Jun 5 (in 44 days) | Real estate tax is paid in two installments: first-half bills are due December 5 and second-half bills June 5. A 10% penalty applies if a bill is not paid by the due date. |
| Aug 31 | Application deadline for the real estate tax freeze or deferral for elderly and disabled owners. |
| 30 / 60 days after your assessment notice | File an Office Review application with the Assessor within 30 days of the assessment notice, or a Board of Review application within 60 days. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Dominion Energy Virginia: Deferred Fuel Cost Charge (PDF)
- Dominion Energy Virginia: Consumption Tax (PDF)
- City of Hampton: FY 2027 Tax and Fee Schedule (PDF, budget Tab 5)
- City of Chesapeake: FY 2027 Local Tax Comparisons (Hampton Roads, PDF)
- City of Hampton Treasurer: Real Estate Taxes
- City of Hampton: Residential property values up by 5 percent (FY 2027 assessments)
- City of Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue: Electric Utility Tax
- City of Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue: Natural Gas Utility Tax
- City of Hampton: Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled
- City of Hampton: Tax Exemption - Disabled Veteran/Surviving Spouse
- City of Hampton Assessor: Appeal Process
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.