Northern Virginia Residential Property Tax Rates and Due Dates
DISCLAIMER: The information gathered here is deemed reliable as of the date of publication, but each office has the right to change its rates and processes. Check the Virginia Tax website for information about other Virginia locations, and consult a local tax expert with your specific questions.
Real estate taxes are one of the largest revenue sources for a town, city, and county, and it is calculated by multiplying the locale’s tax rate by the property’s assessed market value. Although the average real estate tax rate in Virginia is lower than the national average, tax rates in Northern Virginia are almost twice as high as rates found in other parts of the state.
Mortgage lenders typically hold property tax payments in escrow to protect themselves in case of foreclosure. To make the tax amount manageable, homeowners pay a portion of their estimated taxes with their monthly mortgage payments. However, it is ultimately the property owner’s responsibility to pay taxes in full and on time.
Curious about the different real estate tax rates in Northern Virginia? SMART is here to help! Click your property’s location below to see an overview of its tax rates and due dates.
Arlington County
Rate: The 2022 real estate tax rate for Arlington County is $1.013 per $100 of the property’s assessed value. The new assessment period begins on January 1st each year, and the real estate tax covers January 1 through December 31. Property owners pay the tax bill in two installments.
First Installment: The first payment is due by June 15. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second half of the tax payment is due by October 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Arlington County Real Estate Tax webpage.
City of Alexandria
Rate: The 2022 real estate tax rate for the City of Alexandria is $1.11 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus $0.20 per $100 in Tier I of the Potomac Yard Special Tax District. There is no longer a special tax for Tier II of the Potomac Yard Special Tax District. The tax year runs from January 1 through December 30, and the total tax amount for that time period is paid in two installments.
First Installment: The first half of the annual tax bill is due by June 15. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second half of the tax bill is due by November 15. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
For more information, visit the City of Alexandria’s Real Estate Tax webpage.
Fairfax County
Rate: The 2023 real estate tax rate for Fairfax County is $1.11 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus any additional town or city property taxes (additional 2022 tax rates per tax district are found on this webpage). The new assessment period begins on January 1st each year, and the real estate tax covers January 1 through December 31. Property owners pay the tax bill in two installments.
First Installment: The first payment is due by July 28. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second half of the tax payment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Fairfax County Real Estate Tax webpage.
City of Fairfax
Rate: The 2022 property tax rate for the City of Fairfax is $1.01 per $100 of the property’s assessed value. The tax calendar runs from January 1 through December 31, and property owners pay the tax bill in two installments.
First Installment: The first payment is due by June 21. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second installment of the tax bill is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the property tax on the City of Fairfax webpage.
City of Fallschurch
Rate: The property tax rate for the City of Falls Church is $1.355 per $100 of the property’s assessed value. The tax calendar runs from January 1 through December 31, and property owners pay the tax bill in two installments.
First Installment: The first payment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second installment of the tax bill is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the property tax on the City of Falls Church webpage.
Town of Vienna
Rate: The 2023 real estate tax for the Town of Vienna is $0.205 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Fairfax County rate of $1.11 per $100. The tax calendar runs from January 1 through December 31, and property owners pay the tax bill in two installments.
First Installment: The first payment is due by July 28. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second payment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Vienna Real Estate Tax webpage.
Town of Herndon
Rate: The 2022 real estate tax for the Town of Herndon is $0.265 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Fairfax County rate of $1.075 per $100. The tax bill is for the current calendar year and is paid in two installments.
First Installment: The first payment is due on July 28 and covers January 1 through June 30. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second tax installment is due December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Herndon Real Estate Tax webpage.
Loudon County
Rate: The 2022 property tax rate for Loudoun County is $1.045 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus any additional town or city property taxes. Real estate bills that include the county and town taxes are for the full calendar year, are mailed to homeowners in early May, and are due in two installments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second installment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the property tax on the Taxes in Loudoun County webpage.
Town of Hamilton
Rate: The 2022 real estate tax for the Town of Hamilton is $0.28 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Loudoun County rate of $1.045 per $100. Real estate bills that include the county and town taxes are for the full calendar year, are mailed to homeowners in early May, and are due in two installments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second installment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Hamilton’s Tax webpage.
City of Manassas
Rate: The 2022 property tax rate for the City of Manassas is $1.342 per $100 of the property’s assessed value. Properties in the Owens Brooke Special Taxing District incur an additional $0.115 per $100 and properties in Manassas Park are taxed $153 per $100. The tax year begins on July 1 and runs through June 30. The tax bill for this period is paid in two installments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Second Installment: The second is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Read more about the property tax on the City of Manassas webpage.
Town of Leesburg
Rate: The 2019 real estate tax for the Town of Leesburg is $0.184 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Loudoun County rate of $1.045 per $100. Real estate bills that include the county and town taxes are for the full calendar year, are mailed to homeowners in early May, and are due in two installments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second half is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Leesburg’s Tax webpage.
Town of Lovettsville
Rate: The 2019 real estate tax rate for the Town of Lovettsville is $0.195 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Loudoun County rate of $1.045 per $100. Real estate bills that include the county and town taxes are for the full calendar year, are mailed to homeowners in early May, and are due in two installments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second half is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Lovettsville’s Tax webpage.
Town of Middleburg
Rate: The 2019 real estate tax rate for the Town of Middleburg is $0.153 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Loudoun County rate of $1.045 per $100. Real estate bills that include the county and town taxes are for the full calendar year, are mailed to homeowners in early May, and are due in two installments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second installment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Middleburg’s Tax webpage.
Town of Purcellville
Rate: The 2022 real estate tax rate for the Town of Purcellville is $0.45 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Loudoun County rate of $1.045 per $100. The tax year runs from January 1 through December 31 of the current year, and the tax bill is mailed directly to the taxpayers (and not the mortgage company). It is up to the taxpayer to arrange payments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second installment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Purcellville’s Tax webpage.
Town of Round Hill
Rate: The 2019 real estate tax rate for the Town of Round Hill is $0.161 per $100 of the property’s assessed value, plus the Loudoun County rate of $1.045 per $100. The current tax year began on July 1, 2019, and it runs through June 30, 2020. These taxes are paid with the Loudoun County real estate tax bill.
First Installment: The first half of the town tax payment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Second Installment: The second installment is due by June 5. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Town of Round Hill’s Tax webpage.
Prince William County
Rate: The 2019 real estate tax rate for Prince William County (excluding Quantico) is $1.2075 per $100 of the property’s assessed value. The tax bill covers the entire tax year, which runs from January 1 through December 31, and is paid in two installments.
First Installment: The first installment is due by July 15. This covers taxes accrued from January 1 through June 30.
Second Installment: The second installment is due by December 5. This covers taxes accrued from July 1 through December 31.
Read more about the real estate tax on the Prince William County Real Estate Tax webpage.
For additional information on this topic contact Evelyn Miller, Partner, at 202-753-7400.
