Virginia Beach property tax: where it goes
A Virginia Beach house pays 0.97% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $432,800 of value before exemptions, that's about $4,198 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, which is 100% of fair market value, taxed per $100 of assessed value.
Pay or manage it
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $432,800 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Virginia Beach (general rate) | 0.97% | $4,198 |
| Total | 0.97% | $4,198 |
FY 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), City of Virginia Beach.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors or disabled: real estate tax relief. To qualify, individuals must meet income and net worth limitations. How: Apply at the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office, Municipal Center, Building 1, by appointment, February 1 through June 30.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 5 · Jun 5 (in 42 days) | Real estate taxes are assessed for the City’s fiscal year of July 1 through June 30 and are billed by the City Treasurer in two installments due Dec. 5 and June 5. |
| Feb 1 to Jun 30 | Applications for Real Estate Tax Exemption are taken at the Commissioner of Revenue's Office by appointment only from Feb. 1 through June 30. |
| After each due date | Payments received or postmarked after the grace period are assessed a penalty of 10% of the total tax or $10, whichever is greater, but not to exceed the amount of the bill plus interest at 9.6% per year. |
Sources
- Real Estate Assessor FY 26/27 Annual Report (PDF)
- Real Estate Assessor: Tax Rates
- Real Estate Assessor: Senior & Disabled Tax Relief
- City of Chesapeake: FY 2027 Local Tax Comparisons (PDF)
- Dominion Energy Virginia: Deferred Fuel Cost Charge (PDF)
- Dominion Energy Virginia: Consumption Tax (PDF)
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.