Norfolk city, Virginia property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.00%

Homeowners in Norfolk city, Virginia paid a median $2,890 a year in property tax on a median home worth $289,900, an effective rate of about 1.00% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#128 lowest of 133Virginia counties by effective rate

0.73%Virginia statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$2,890
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$289,900
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.00%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
4.4%
of $66,109 median household income
Owner costs
$1,913/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Norfolk city compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Norfolk city1.00%
Virginia0.73%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Norfolk city$2,890
Virginia$2,790
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.00% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,495$125
$250,000$2,492$208
$350,000$3,489$291
$500,000$4,984$415

Cities and towns in Norfolk city

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Norfolk$2,890$289,9001.00%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Norfolk city, Virginia?

Homeowners in Norfolk city, Virginia paid a median $2,890 a year in property tax on a median home worth $289,900, an effective rate of about 1.00% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Norfolk city?

About $2,991 a year ($249 a month) at the 1.00% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Norfolk city property tax high?

It ranks #128 lowest of 133 Virginia counties. The state median effective rate is 0.73% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Norfolk city?

Bills are issued and collected by the Norfolk city treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.