Loudoun County, VA Property Taxes (2026)

Loudoun County owners pay a median of $6,186 a year on a median home value of $701,000, an effective rate of 0.88%. That's the 21st-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

0.88%

21st highest of 133 in VA

Median annual bill

$6,186

~$516/month

Median home value

$701,000

Virginia county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Loudoun County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Loudoun County's 0.88% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$6,169
Savings at 10–15% off
$617–$925
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Loudoun County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Loudoun County0.88%
Virginia county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Loudoun County's effective property tax rate is 0.88%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 21st 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 Loudoun County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Loudoun 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 $6,186 bill, 10–15% off is $619–$928 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Virginia

Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Loudoun 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 Loudoun County, Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Loudoun County is 0.88%: a median annual bill of $6,186 on a median home value of $701,000. That's the 21st-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 Loudoun County?
The median Loudoun County property tax bill is $6,186 a year, about $516 a month, compared with a Virginia county median of $1,532.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Loudoun County?
The deadline to appeal in Loudoun County is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Loudoun County a high property tax area?
Loudoun County's 0.88% effective rate is above the Virginia county median of 0.63% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 21st-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Loudoun County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Clarke County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $2,757

Manassas Park city

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $4,329

Fairfax city

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $6,392

Manassas city

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $4,766

Fauquier County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $4,185

Fairfax County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $7,072

Prince William County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $4,910

Falls Church city

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $10,001

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