Prince William County, VA Property Taxes (2026)
Prince William County owners pay a median of $4,910 a year on a median home value of $500,600, an effective rate of 0.98%. That's the 10th-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
0.98%
10th highest of 133 in VA
Median annual bill
$4,910
~$409/month
Median home value
$500,600
Virginia county median
0.63%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Prince William County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Prince William County's 0.98% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $4,906
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $491–$736
Prince William County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Prince William County's effective property tax rate is 0.98%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 10th 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 Prince William County
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Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Prince William Commissioner of the Revenue. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
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File your appeal before the deadline
The Prince William County 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 $4,910 bill, 10–15% off is $491–$737 a year.
Property tax exemptions in Virginia
Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Prince William 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
Manassas city
Rate: 1.10%
Median bill: $4,766
Manassas Park city
Rate: 1.14%
Median bill: $4,329
Fairfax County
Rate: 1.01%
Median bill: $7,072
Fairfax city
Rate: 0.94%
Median bill: $6,392
Fauquier County
Rate: 0.77%
Median bill: $4,185
Stafford County
Rate: 0.72%
Median bill: $3,301
Falls Church city
Rate: 0.99%
Median bill: $10,001
Alexandria city
Rate: 0.99%
Median bill: $6,879
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