Newport News property tax: where it goes
A Newport News house pays 1.18% of its taxable value in property tax, plus flat charges on the same bill. For a house at $260,600 of market value, that's about $3,222 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, which Virginia law requires to be fair market value, taxed per $100 of assessed value.
Pay or manage it
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $260,600 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Newport News | 1.18% | $3,075 |
| stormwater management fee | flat | $147 |
| Total | 1.18% | $3,222 |
FY 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), City of Newport News.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+, household income up to $32,150: real estate tax exemption. Owners at least 65 by December 31 of the previous year can qualify if total household income was no more than $32,150 and combined assets, not counting the home, were no more than $10,000. Household costs of keeping the home must be at least 40% of household income. Some exceptions apply. How: Apply between January 1 and August 31 with the Commissioner of the Revenue (757-926-8653).
- Seniors 65+ or disabled, income up to $50,000: defer your real estate tax. Owners at least 65 by December 31 of the previous year, or permanently and totally disabled, can defer real estate tax if household income was no more than $50,000 and assets, not counting the home, were no more than $200,000. How: Call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 757-926-8653.
- Disabled veterans rated 100%: no real estate tax on your home. Veterans rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with a 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability (or paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability) are exempt on the home they live in. A surviving spouse can qualify if the veteran died on or after January 1, 2011, the spouse has not remarried and still lives in the home. How: Complete and sign the application; the veteran must provide the original designated letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Questions: Commissioner of the Revenue, 757-926-8653.
- Low income: help with the solid waste fee. A fee relief program, based on income and the number of people in the household, can cover a portion of the solid waste fee. A senior real estate tax exemption or deferral application is used automatically to check eligibility. How: Call 757-933-2311 for an application, or download it from the Residential Solid Waste Fee page.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 5 · Jun 5 (in 42 days) | Real estate taxes are normally due December 5 and June 5; they are based on a fiscal year. |
| Jan 1 to Aug 31 | Apply for the real estate tax exemption for the elderly between January 1 and August 31 each year. |
| Jul 1 to Sep 1 | Apply to the Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments from July 1 through September 1 to appeal your assessment; late applications are not accepted. |
Sources
- City of Newport News: FY 2027 Adopted Budget (PDF; tax rates and fee schedules)
- City of Newport News Treasurer: Real Estate Tax FAQs
- City of Newport News Assessor: Property Assessment Overview
- Commissioner of the Revenue: Real Estate Tax Relief
- Commissioner of the Revenue: Real Estate Tax Exemption for Elderly
- Commissioner of the Revenue: Real Estate Tax Deferral for Elderly & Disabled
- Commissioner of the Revenue: Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
- Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
- Newport News EDA: Taxes & Utilities (utility providers)
- City of Chesapeake: FY 2027 Local Tax Comparisons (Hampton Roads, PDF)
- Dominion Energy Virginia: Deferred Fuel Cost Charge (PDF)
- Dominion Energy Virginia: Consumption Tax (PDF)
Checked October 21, 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.