Alexandria city, VA Property Taxes (2026)
Alexandria city owners pay a median of $6,879 a year on a median home value of $696,800, an effective rate of 0.99%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data, above the Virginia county median of 0.63%.
Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)
Is your Alexandria city appraisal too high?
We compare your value to recent Alexandria city sales and show you in about a minute whether a appeal is worth it.
- Free check
- No credit card
Effective tax rate
0.99%
8th highest of 133 in VA
Median annual bill
$6,879
~$573/month
Median home value
$696,800
Virginia county median
0.63%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Alexandria city
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Alexandria city's 0.99% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $6,898
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $690–$1,035
Alexandria city vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Alexandria city's effective property tax rate is 0.99%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 8th of 133 in Virginia. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))
How to appeal your property taxes in Alexandria city
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Alexandria city Commissioner of the Revenue. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
- 2
File your appeal before the deadline
The Alexandria city deadline is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
- 4
Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
- 5
Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $6,879 bill, 10–15% off is $688–$1032 a year.
Property tax exemptions in Virginia
Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Alexandria city Commissioner of the Revenue for amounts.
Homestead exemption
For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.
Senior / over-65
Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.
Disability
For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.
Veterans
Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Alexandria city, Virginia?
How much are property taxes in Alexandria city?
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Alexandria city?
Is Alexandria city a high property tax area?
Can TaxDrop help lower my Alexandria city property taxes?
Property taxes in nearby counties
Arlington County
Rate: 0.90%
Median bill: $7,774
Falls Church city
Rate: 0.99%
Median bill: $10,001
Fairfax County
Rate: 1.01%
Median bill: $7,072
Fairfax city
Rate: 0.94%
Median bill: $6,392
Manassas Park city
Rate: 1.14%
Median bill: $4,329
Manassas city
Rate: 1.10%
Median bill: $4,766
Prince William County
Rate: 0.98%
Median bill: $4,910
Stafford County
Rate: 0.72%
Median bill: $3,301
Stop overpaying on property taxes
See in about a minute whether your Alexandria city value looks too high.