Appomattox County, VA Property Taxes (2026)

Appomattox County owners pay a median of $1,006 a year on a median home value of $189,200, an effective rate of 0.53%. That's the 103rd-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

0.53%

103rd highest of 133 in VA

Median annual bill

$1,006

~$84/month

Median home value

$189,200

Virginia county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Appomattox County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Appomattox County's 0.53% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,003
Savings at 10–15% off
$100–$150
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Appomattox County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Appomattox County0.53%
Virginia county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Appomattox County's effective property tax rate is 0.53%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 103rd 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 Appomattox County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Appomattox 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 $1,006 bill, 10–15% off is $101–$151 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Virginia

Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Appomattox 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 Appomattox County, Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Appomattox County is 0.53%: a median annual bill of $1,006 on a median home value of $189,200. That's the 103rd-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 Appomattox County?
The median Appomattox County property tax bill is $1,006 a year, about $84 a month, compared with a Virginia county median of $1,532.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Appomattox County?
The deadline to appeal in Appomattox County is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Appomattox County a high property tax area?
Appomattox County's 0.53% effective rate is below the Virginia county median of 0.63% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 103rd-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Appomattox County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Campbell County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $913

Buckingham County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $874

Lynchburg city

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,778

Prince Edward County

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $820

Amherst County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $997

Charlotte County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $739

Nelson County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,517

Cumberland County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,398

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