Amherst County, VA Property Taxes (2026)

Amherst County owners pay a median of $997 a year on a median home value of $197,200, an effective rate of 0.51%. That's the 109th-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data, below the Virginia county median of 0.63%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.51%

109th highest of 133 in VA

Median annual bill

$997

~$83/month

Median home value

$197,200

Virginia county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Amherst County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Amherst County's 0.51% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,006
Savings at 10–15% off
$101–$151
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Amherst County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Amherst County0.51%
Virginia county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Amherst County's effective property tax rate is 0.51%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 109th 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 Amherst County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Amherst Commissioner of the Revenue. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Amherst County deadline is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Commissioner of the Revenue.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $997 bill, 10–15% off is $100–$150 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Virginia

Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Amherst 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 Amherst County, Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Amherst County is 0.51%: a median annual bill of $997 on a median home value of $197,200. That's the 109th-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Amherst County?
The median Amherst County property tax bill is $997 a year, about $83 a month, compared with a Virginia county median of $1,532.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Amherst County?
The deadline to appeal in Amherst County is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Amherst County a high property tax area?
Amherst County's 0.51% effective rate is below the Virginia county median of 0.63% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 109th-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Amherst County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Buena Vista city

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,444

Lynchburg city

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,778

Nelson County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,517

Lexington city

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $2,378

Rockbridge County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,432

Appomattox County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $1,006

Campbell County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $913

Bedford County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $1,265

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