Newport News city, VA Property Taxes (2026)
Newport News city owners pay a median of $2,507 a year on a median home value of $243,300, an effective rate of 1.03%. That's the 4th-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
1.03%
4th highest of 133 in VA
Median annual bill
$2,507
~$209/month
Median home value
$243,300
Virginia county median
0.63%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Newport News city
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Newport News city's 1.03% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $2,506
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $251–$376
Newport News city vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Newport News city's effective property tax rate is 1.03%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 4th 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 Newport News city
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Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Newport News city Commissioner of the Revenue. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
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File your appeal before the deadline
The Newport News city deadline is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
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Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
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Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,507 bill, 10–15% off is $251–$376 a year.
Property tax exemptions in Virginia
Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Newport News 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.
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Property taxes in nearby counties
York County
Rate: 0.65%
Median bill: $2,676
Hampton city
Rate: 0.96%
Median bill: $2,259
Poquoson city
Rate: 0.90%
Median bill: $3,640
Isle of Wight County
Rate: 0.72%
Median bill: $2,399
Williamsburg city
Rate: 0.58%
Median bill: $2,265
Portsmouth city
Rate: 1.07%
Median bill: $2,452
Norfolk city
Rate: 1.01%
Median bill: $2,738
Surry County
Rate: 0.63%
Median bill: $1,474
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