Portsmouth city property tax, in one number.
The typical Portsmouth city homeowner pays $2,557 a year on a $246,900 home. That's well above the Virginia rate (0.73%) and above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $1,957 in 2015 to $2,841 in 2024 (+45%), while home values rose 63%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- 3rd highest rate in Virginia.Out of 132 Virginia counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 68% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage or not, bills are similar.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,528, and homes owned outright paid $2,611.
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Median tax paid & effective rate
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Neighboring counties
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| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth city | $2,557 | 1.04% |
| Fairfax County | $7,368 | 1.01% |
| Prince William County | $4,999 | 0.94% |
| Loudoun County | $6,325 | 0.85% |
| Virginia Beach city | $3,061 | 0.80% |
| Virginia | $2,790 | 0.73% |
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Effective property tax rates in and around Portsmouth city.
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Portsmouth city?
The effective rate is about 1.04%. The median homeowner pays $2,557 a year on a home worth a median $246,900 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Portsmouth city?
About $2,600 a year, or roughly $217 a month, at Portsmouth city's average effective rate of 1.04%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the city or county commissioner of the revenue, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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