Williamsburg city property tax
Homeowners in Williamsburg city, Virginia typically pay about 0.59% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,518 on a median home value of $428,100.
Typical effective rate
0.59%
higher than 74% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,518
per year
Median home value
$428,100
In VA
#71
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.59% — 37% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 19% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,168 for mortgaged homes, $2,813 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 71st highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 26th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Williamsburg city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.59%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Williamsburg city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Williamsburg city is 0.59% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,518) divided by the median home value ($428,100) 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 Williamsburg city?
The median owner-occupied home in Williamsburg city is valued at $428,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,518 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,168, versus $2,813 for homes without one.
How does Williamsburg city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Williamsburg city's effective rate is 19% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 71st of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Williamsburg city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Rockbridge County | 0.60% | $1,492 |
| 69 | Louisa County | 0.60% | $1,883 |
| 70 | Powhatan County | 0.59% | $2,448 |
| 72 | Pittsylvania County | 0.59% | $948 |
| 73 | Sussex County | 0.59% | $1,078 |
| 74 | Wise County | 0.58% | $693 |
Official data & resources for Williamsburg city
- Williamsburg city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Williamsburg city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Williamsburg 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.