Westmoreland County, VA Property Taxes (2026)

Westmoreland County owners pay a median of $1,506 a year on a median home value of $244,000, an effective rate of 0.62%. That's the 71st-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data, below 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

0.62%

71st highest of 133 in VA

Median annual bill

$1,506

~$126/month

Median home value

$244,000

Virginia county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Westmoreland County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Westmoreland County's 0.62% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,513
Savings at 10–15% off
$151–$227
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Westmoreland County vs. Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Westmoreland County0.62%
Virginia county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Westmoreland County's effective property tax rate is 0.62%, vs. 0.63% for the median Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 71st 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 Westmoreland County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Westmoreland 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 $1,506 bill, 10–15% off is $151–$226 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Virginia

Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County, Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Westmoreland County is 0.62%: a median annual bill of $1,506 on a median home value of $244,000. That's the 71st-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 Westmoreland County?
The median Westmoreland County property tax bill is $1,506 a year, about $126 a month, compared with a Virginia county median of $1,532.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Westmoreland County?
The deadline to appeal in Westmoreland County is Varies by locality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Westmoreland County a high property tax area?
Westmoreland County's 0.62% effective rate is below the Virginia county median of 0.63% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 71st-highest rate of 133 Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Westmoreland County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Richmond County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,188

Essex County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,312

King George County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $2,221

King and Queen County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,261

Northumberland County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $1,602

Caroline County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,585

King William County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,733

Lancaster County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $1,508

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