Essex County, VA Property Taxes (2026)

Essex County owners pay a median of $1,312 a year on a median home value of $228,600, an effective rate of 0.57%. That's the 88th-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

0.57%

88th highest of 133 in VA

Median annual bill

$1,312

~$109/month

Median home value

$228,600

Virginia county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Essex County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Essex County's 0.57% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,303
Savings at 10–15% off
$130–$195
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Essex County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Essex County0.57%
Virginia county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Essex County's effective property tax rate is 0.57%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 88th 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 Essex County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Essex 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 $1,312 bill, 10–15% off is $131–$197 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Virginia

Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Essex 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 Essex County, Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Essex County is 0.57%: a median annual bill of $1,312 on a median home value of $228,600. That's the 88th-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 Essex County?
The median Essex County property tax bill is $1,312 a year, about $109 a month, compared with a Virginia county median of $1,532.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Essex County?
The deadline to appeal in Essex County is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Essex County a high property tax area?
Essex County's 0.57% effective rate is below the Virginia county median of 0.63% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 88th-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Essex County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Richmond County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,188

Westmoreland County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,506

King and Queen County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,261

King William County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,733

Caroline County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,585

King George County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $2,221

New Kent County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $2,523

Northumberland County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $1,602

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