James City County, VA Property Taxes (2026)

James City County owners pay a median of $2,786 a year on a median home value of $419,200, an effective rate of 0.66%. That's the 55th-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

0.66%

55th highest of 133 in VA

Median annual bill

$2,786

~$232/month

Median home value

$419,200

Virginia county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in James City County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply James City County's 0.66% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,767
Savings at 10–15% off
$277–$415
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James City County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

James City County0.66%
Virginia county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: James City County's effective property tax rate is 0.66%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 55th 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 James City County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The James City 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 $2,786 bill, 10–15% off is $279–$418 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Virginia

Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the James 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 James City County, Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in James City County is 0.66%: a median annual bill of $2,786 on a median home value of $419,200. That's the 55th-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 James City County?
The median James City County property tax bill is $2,786 a year, about $232 a month, compared with a Virginia county median of $1,532.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in James City County?
The deadline to appeal in James City County is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is James City County a high property tax area?
James City County's 0.66% effective rate is above the Virginia county median of 0.63% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 55th-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my James City County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Williamsburg city

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $2,265

Gloucester County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,718

Surry County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,474

Charles City County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,354

New Kent County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $2,523

York County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $2,676

Newport News city

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $2,507

Middlesex County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,692

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