Virginia Beach city, VA property tax

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20

The median effective property tax rate in Virginia Beach city is 0.80%, above the Virginia median of 0.74% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,929 a year on a home worth $366,300.

Effective rate
0.80%
Median annual bill
$2,929
Median home value
$366,300
Rank in Virginia
30of 133

Estimated annual bill by home value

Home valueEstimated billPer month
$200,000$1,600$133
$300,000$2,400$200
$400,000$3,200$267
$500,000$4,000$333
$750,000$6,000$500
$1,000,000$8,000$667
At the county median effective rate of 0.80%, before exemptions. Jurisdictions inside the county differ; use the estimator for a specific home value and exemption.

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Virginia Beach city compared with Virginia and the US

AreaEffective rateMedian billMedian home value
Virginia Beach city0.80%$2,929$366,300
Virginia median0.74%$2,686$360,700
United States median0.98%$2,969n/a

Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Virginia Beach city, VA?

The median effective property tax rate in Virginia Beach city is 0.80% of home value, above the Virginia median of 0.74% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,929 a year on a median home value of $366,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Virginia Beach city?

About $3,200 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.80%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.

How does Virginia Beach city compare with the rest of Virginia?

Virginia Beach city ranks 30 of 133 Virginia counties by effective rate. The Virginia median is 0.74% and the median bill is $2,686.