Portsmouth city, VA Property Tax Calculator
Portsmouth city homeowners pay a median $2,557 a year in property tax, 1.04% of a median $246,900 home: above Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Portsmouth city by home value, at 1.04%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,072 | $173 |
| $300,000 | $3,108 | $259 |
| $400,000 | $4,144 | $345 |
| $500,000 | $5,180 | $432 |
| $750,000 | $7,770 | $648 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,360 | $863 |
Portsmouth city against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth city | 1.04% | $2,557 | $246,900 | $60,491 |
| Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | $93,170 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Portsmouth city, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Portsmouth city?
The effective rate is 1.04%: a median $2,557 a year on a median $246,900 home. That's the 1st highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Portsmouth city?
About $4,144 a year, $345 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Portsmouth city compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my Portsmouth city property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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