Fauquier County, VA Property Taxes (2026)

Fauquier County owners pay a median of $4,185 a year on a median home value of $543,700, an effective rate of 0.77%. That's the 37th-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)

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Effective tax rate

0.77%

37th highest of 133 in VA

Median annual bill

$4,185

~$349/month

Median home value

$543,700

Virginia county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Fauquier County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Fauquier County's 0.77% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,186
Savings at 10–15% off
$419–$628
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Fauquier County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Fauquier County0.77%
Virginia county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Fauquier County's effective property tax rate is 0.77%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 37th 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 Fauquier County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Fauquier 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 $4,185 bill, 10–15% off is $419–$628 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Virginia

Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Fauquier 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 Fauquier County, Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Fauquier County is 0.77%: a median annual bill of $4,185 on a median home value of $543,700. That's the 37th-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 Fauquier County?
The median Fauquier County property tax bill is $4,185 a year, about $349 a month, compared with a Virginia county median of $1,532.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Fauquier County?
The deadline to appeal in Fauquier County is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Fauquier County a high property tax area?
Fauquier County's 0.77% effective rate is above the Virginia county median of 0.63% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 37th-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Fauquier County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Manassas city

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $4,766

Prince William County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $4,910

Rappahannock County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $2,787

Culpeper County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $2,119

Manassas Park city

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $4,329

Warren County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,850

Loudoun County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $6,186

Clarke County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $2,757

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