Norfolk city property tax
Homeowners in Norfolk city, Virginia typically pay about 1.00% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,890 on a median home value of $289,900.
Typical effective rate
1.00%
higher than 36% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,890
per year
Median home value
$289,900
In VA
#6
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.00% — 6% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 37% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,887 for mortgaged homes, $2,899 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 6th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 64th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Norfolk city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.00%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Norfolk city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Norfolk city is 1.00% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,890) divided by the median home value ($289,900) 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 Norfolk city?
The median owner-occupied home in Norfolk city is valued at $289,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,890 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,887, versus $2,899 for homes without one.
How does Norfolk city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Norfolk city's effective rate is 37% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 6th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Norfolk city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Portsmouth city | 1.04% | $2,557 |
| 4 | Newport News city | 1.01% | $2,634 |
| 5 | Fairfax County | 1.01% | $7,368 |
| 7 | Roanoke city | 0.99% | $1,893 |
| 8 | Alexandria city | 0.96% | $7,024 |
| 9 | Falls Church city | 0.95% | $10,001 |
Official data & resources for Norfolk city
- Norfolk city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Norfolk city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Norfolk 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.