Chesapeake city property tax
Homeowners in Chesapeake city, Virginia typically pay about 0.82% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,108 on a median home value of $378,400.
Typical effective rate
0.82%
higher than 49% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,108
per year
Median home value
$378,400
In VA
#23
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.82% — 12% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 13% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,086 for mortgaged homes, $3,183 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 23rd highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 51th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Chesapeake city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.82%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Chesapeake city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Chesapeake city is 0.82% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,108) divided by the median home value ($378,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Chesapeake city?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesapeake city is valued at $378,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,108 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,086, versus $3,183 for homes without one.
How does Chesapeake city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Chesapeake city's effective rate is 13% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 23rd of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Chesapeake city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Roanoke County | 0.85% | $2,436 |
| 21 | Loudoun County | 0.85% | $6,325 |
| 22 | Colonial Heights city | 0.84% | $2,071 |
| 24 | Covington city | 0.82% | $681 |
| 25 | Lexington city | 0.81% | $2,224 |
| 26 | Petersburg city | 0.81% | $1,523 |
Official data & resources for Chesapeake city
- Chesapeake city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Chesapeake city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Chesapeake city — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.