Virginia Beach Tax Assessment & Property Values

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Virginia Beach, Virginia · FY 2027 Assessment · Property Search · Fair Market Value · Tax

Search a Virginia Beach Assessment and Understand the Property Value Behind It

Virginia Beach reassesses real estate every year. The City’s official property search is the place to check the current assessment, parcel details and property characteristics before you compare the value with sales, calculate taxes or prepare an appeal.

For the current FY 2027 cycle, assessments became effective July 1, 2026. This guide shows how to find the property, read the fair-market assessment, use the current $0.97 general tax rate, understand the two-installment bill and handle a value or property-record problem.

Get the quick answer Search the assessment Estimate the tax
Virginia jurisdiction note: Virginia Beach is an independent city. Its real-estate assessment and tax systems are separate from neighboring counties and cities. Make sure the parcel is actually within Virginia Beach before using the City’s assessment or tax portal.

Quick answer: use the Real Estate Assessor for value and the Treasurer for the tax bill

Start with the official Virginia Beach Property Search. Accept the City’s public-record disclaimer, locate the property and verify the address and parcel before relying on the assessment. For the amount due, penalty status, payment history or bill number, use the City Treasurer’s Real Estate Tax Information.

1 Search Look up the property by address.
2 Verify Match parcel, location and property characteristics.
3 Read value Virginia assessments are based on fair market value.
4 Route next task Tax, correction, GIS, relief or appeal.

Current Virginia Beach property facts

Assessment office Real Estate Assessor
Assessment cycle Annual
Current fiscal year FY 2027
Effective date July 1, 2026
Assessment standard 100% fair market value
General rate $0.97 per $100
1st installment Dec. 5 statutory date
2nd installment June 5 statutory date
Assessor phone 757-385-4601
Treasurer real estate 757-385-8258
Open official property search Check current tax rates

Choose what you need from the Virginia Beach property record

Assessment, tax payment, GIS, recorded deeds and appeals are handled through different City offices or systems.

Office router

Do not send every Virginia Beach property question to the same office

A
ASSESSOR Fair-market value
Property facts
Reappraisal
G
GIS Parcel location
Map layers
Building footprints
$
TREASURER Bill
Payment
Penalty / receipt
C
CIRCUIT CLERK Deed
Recorded land records
Legal documents
B
BOE Formal assessment
Appeal hearing
Equalization
Virginia Beach property question → correct resource
Your question
Correct office / system
What it answers
Important limit
What is my property assessed for?
Real Estate Assessor
Current property assessment and appraisal record.
The Assessor does not collect the tax payment.
How much tax do I currently owe?
City Treasurer
Base tax, fees, interest, total due and payment history.
The Treasurer does not decide fair-market value.
Where is the parcel?
Virginia Beach GIS
Property outlines, streets, building footprints and map layers.
GIS does not replace a boundary survey.
I need the recorded deed.
Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk
Recorded deeds and land records.
The Assessor owner field is not a title opinion.
I disagree with the assessment.
Assessor / Board of Equalization
Informal reappraisal and formal assessment appeal.
Annual filing deadlines apply.
Property-card decoder

Read the Virginia Beach assessment as a property record, not just a dollar figure

Property-record fields and what to do with them
Record item
What it tells you
What to verify
Best next action
Parcel number / GPIN
Identifier associated with the property.
Match the physical parcel before using tax or appeal records.
Save it with your assessment notes.
Property address
Situs/location of the real estate.
Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
Use it for GIS and Treasurer searches.
Owner display
Ownership information maintained for assessment administration.
Recent deed changes may require recorded-document research.
Use Circuit Court land records when legal title matters.
Land information
Site characteristics used in valuation.
Lot size, location and applicable land attributes.
Compare GIS and recorded plat information if something looks wrong.
Building characteristics
Physical features used by the Assessor.
Living area, age, additions, garage, pool and other improvements.
Document factual errors before making a value argument.
Assessment
City’s estimate of fair market value.
Correct fiscal year and property facts.
Compare valid market evidence near the valuation period.
Sales information
Recorded transaction history useful for market research.
Whether the sale was arm’s-length and comparable.
Do not treat every transfer as a usable comparable sale.
Virginia Beach tax search contains different information. The Treasurer’s real-estate tax system can show the parcel ID, owner, mailing address, property address, legal description, bill number, original due date, base tax, penalty/fee, interest, total due and limited payment history.
How assessment works

Virginia Beach real estate is assessed at fair market value—not a reduced assessment percentage

Assessment standard: 100% fair market value

Virginia law requires annual or general real-estate assessments to be made at 100% of fair market value. Virginia Beach describes its assessment as an estimate of the sale price the property would bring on the open market.

That is different from states where the assessor first determines a market value and then applies a separate statewide percentage such as 19%, 35% or 40%.

How Virginia Beach reassesses a residential neighborhood

Analyze recent transfers Appraisers review recent ownership transfers in the neighborhood and remove transactions that are not considered arm’s-length sales, such as certain family transactions, foreclosures and distress sales.
Study property differences The City reviews the sold property’s condition, site and amenities such as garages, porches and pools rather than treating every nearby house as identical.
Apply market-derived rates Comparable market information is used to value similar properties that did not sell, then site and amenity values are added to reach the assessment.
Best value check: first verify the City’s description of your own property. Then compare arm’s-length sales from the relevant market period involving homes with genuinely similar location, size, age, condition and features.
Current property-value context

What Virginia Beach’s FY 2027 assessment report says about current values

The current FY 2027 assessment became effective July 1, 2026. The City’s annual report shows continued value growth, but appreciation has slowed from the sharp increases seen earlier in the decade.

$92.3 billion taxable assessment Citywide taxable real-estate assessment reached approximately $92.3 billion, about 6% higher than the prior year.
5.23% median appreciation Median appreciation across all property types was reported at 5.23%.
60.9% detached residential Detached residential property represents the largest share of the City’s assessed-value base.
About 70% below $500,000 The City reports roughly 70% of homes are assessed below $500,000.

Local value patterns worth knowing

North End leads City districts District 6, including the North End, carried approximately $15.69 billion in assessed value in the FY 2027 report.
$719 million in new construction The City reported about $719 million in new construction during 2025, with commercial development representing the largest share.
New homes skew higher More than 66% of new residential construction was valued at $500,000 or more, while about one-third of new homes exceeded $1 million.
Do not apply the 5.23% median to your own property. Neighborhoods and property types do not appreciate at the same rate. Your assessment should be evaluated against your property’s facts and relevant market evidence.
Tax estimator

Estimate Virginia Beach real-estate tax from the assessed value

FY 2027 general-rate calculator

Enter the property’s assessed value. The rate is prefilled with Virginia Beach’s current general real-estate tax rate of $0.97 per $100 of assessed value.

Special Service District properties can have a different published rate. Replace the rate below with the applicable SSD rate when necessary.
Annual tax estimate $3,880
Approx. half installment $1,940
Effective % of value 0.97%

Basic formula: assessed value ÷ 100 × tax rate. Actual bills can differ because of SSD rates, exemptions, relief, proration, adjustments or other account-specific factors.

Check official current tax rates
FY 2027 tax calendar

Virginia Beach bills real-estate tax in two installments

Virginia Beach’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. Real-estate taxes are billed in two installments and are paid in arrears.

1
July 1, 2026 FY 2027 assessment becomes effective.
2
Dec. 5 statutory date First real-estate installment due date.
3
Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 5 falls on Saturday; City’s published rule moves a weekend deadline to the next business day.
4
June 5 statutory date Second installment due date.
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June 7, 2027 June 5 also falls on Saturday; the next-business-day rule applies.
Escrow account? Virginia Beach says many homeowner tax bills are sent to the mortgage company shown on the account. If you changed mortgage companies or paid off the loan, notify the Treasurer so bill mailing information can be corrected.
Cannot pay the full amount at once? The Treasurer says partial payments, including advance payments, are accepted and encouraged.
An assessment appeal does not stop the tax deadline. Virginia Beach’s BOE guidance states that taxes must still be paid on time while an appeal is pending, or penalty and interest can apply.
Treasurer payment options

Use the tax account—not the assessment page—when you are ready to pay

Virginia Beach payment options Real Estate Tax Information

After opening the Treasurer’s real-estate tax page

Search the correct account The Treasurer allows real-estate tax searches by primary owner name, parcel number or situs/property address.
Verify the bill year and property Confirm the parcel ID, property address and original due date before making a payment.
Read the live balance Review base tax, penalty or fee, interest and total due rather than estimating an official payoff from the assessment alone.
Choose an official payment channel Virginia Beach offers online, in-person, mail and telephone options.
Save the confirmation Keep payment confirmation, bill/account information, date and amount until the transaction is reflected correctly.
Current Virginia Beach payment details
Method
Current fee / rule
What to know
Online ACH / eCheck
Free
The City’s current online-payment FAQ lists no ACH/eCheck fee.
Online card
2.5%
Major credit/debit card transactions carry the published service fee.
Phone payment
2.5% or $1 minimum
Treasurer payment call center: 757-385-8968, subject to published staffing hours.
In person
Card fee applies to card transactions
Cash, check, money order and major cards are accepted at published Treasurer locations.
Drop box
No cash
Use check or money order and include enough account information for correct posting.
Late-payment exposure: the Treasurer’s real-estate page states that payments received or postmarked after the applicable grace period are subject to a 10% penalty or $10, whichever is greater, subject to the City’s stated cap, plus interest at 9.6% per year.
Property-data correction

If the assessment looks wrong, first identify what is actually wrong

A factual property-card problem is different from a disagreement about fair market value. Check the record itself before collecting comparable sales.

Correct property address and parcel
Correct land/site information
Correct living area
Correct age / construction information
Garage and accessory structures are accurate
Pool and major amenities are correct
Recent additions are shown correctly
Removed or damaged improvements are not overstated
Evidence matched to the Virginia Beach assessment problem
Problem
Useful evidence
Weak approach
Incorrect building size
Measurements, floor plans, permits and photographs.
Saying the assessment “feels too high.”
Condition / damage
Dated photographs, inspection reports and repair estimates.
General statements about age or maintenance.
Recent purchase
Closing documents plus facts showing an arm’s-length transaction.
Purchase price alone when unusual sale conditions existed.
Comparable-sales argument
Similar sales near the relevant market period with differences explained.
Selecting only the lowest-priced nearby sales.
Income-producing property
Income, expense, rent and vacancy information where appropriate.
Ordinary single-family comparables for a commercial property.
Useful call script “I’m reviewing parcel [GPIN / parcel number] at [property address] for FY 2027. The record shows [specific fact or value], but my evidence shows [specific correction]. Can an appraiser review the property record and explain how the current assessment was developed?”
Call Assessor: 757-385-4601 Read assessment methodology
September 2026 status

The regular FY 2027 administrative appeal deadlines have passed

Virginia Beach offers an informal Request for Reappraisal and a separate Board of Equalization process. For the current FY 2027 assessment, both regular filing windows are now closed.

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Feb. 27, 2026 FY 2027 assessment notices were scheduled for mailing.
2
March–Apr. 30 Assessor Request for Reappraisal / internal review period.
3
June 30 Board of Equalization filing and evidence deadline.
4
Aug.–Oct. BOE hearings are conducted as needed for timely filed appeals.
5
After BOE BOE decisions can be appealed further to Virginia Beach Circuit Court.
Current-status warning: a new September 2026 filing should not be treated as a timely April 30 or June 30 appeal. Contact the Assessor or BOE about your exact situation instead of mailing a late application and assuming rights are preserved.

What the Board of Equalization can consider

Above fair market value Evidence that the City’s assessment exceeds the property’s fair market value.
Lack of uniformity Evidence that the assessment was not applied uniformly compared with similarly situated property.
Mistake of fact Evidence of factual errors in the property information underlying the assessment.

Virginia Beach BOE filing rules worth knowing

One application per parcel The City requires a separate BOE application for each parcel number / GPIN.
Eight copies The published process requires eight copies of the application and eight copies of supporting documentation.
No fax or electronic BOE filing Applications and supporting documents must be received or postmarked by the June 30 deadline under the published process.
Agent authorization A non-owner applicant must include the required owner authorization.
Confirmation follows filing Accepted appellants receive hearing information by letter or email.
Taxes remain due Pending appeal status does not suspend the Treasurer’s payment deadlines.
Official appeal process BOE filing requirements
BOE contact: 757-385-6296 · boe@vbgov.com.
Relief & exemptions

A correct assessment can still qualify for property-tax relief

Tax relief is different from proving that the Assessor’s fair-market value is wrong. Virginia Beach has separate programs for qualifying seniors, disabled residents, veterans and certain qualifying properties.

Senior & disabled relief Applications are handled by the Commissioner of the Revenue by appointment from February 1 through June 30. The regular 2026 filing period has passed.
Disabled veterans Qualifying veterans with a 100% service-connected permanent and total disability may qualify for the Virginia real-property tax exemption on a principal residence, subject to statutory requirements.
Other incentive programs Virginia Beach also publishes programs involving energy-efficient buildings, historic properties and qualifying land-use classifications.
Senior / disabled relief contact: Commissioner of the Revenue Real Estate Qualification Division: 757-385-4385.
Senior & disabled relief Disabled veterans exemption
Virginia Beach terminology

Four terms that prevent common assessment mistakes

Fair Market Value The estimated price a property would bring in an open-market transaction under ordinary conditions.
Assessed Value For ordinary Virginia real estate, the assessment is made at 100% of fair market value rather than applying a separate reduced statewide assessment ratio.
GPIN / Parcel Number Property identifier used to distinguish one parcel from another and required in processes such as the Board of Equalization appeal.
Special Service District A designated area with its own published real-estate tax rate. Do not automatically apply the $0.97 general rate when the property falls within an SSD.
Official office

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor contact and office map

Real Estate Assessor’s Office

Assessor Sue Cunningham
Location
Municipal Center – Building 18
2424 Courthouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-9054
General phone 757-385-4601
Email assessor@vbgov.com
Hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Official site Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor
Search assessment Call Assessor
Entering Building 18: the Assessor’s current office guidance tells visitors to use the intercom button labeled “Real Estate Assessor” at the front entrance.

Tax-bill contact

City Treasurer — Real Estate

757-385-8258
VBRE4You@vbgov.com

Use for bill balance, penalty, interest, payment history and real-estate tax account questions.
Board of Equalization

757-385-6296
boe@vbgov.com

Use for a timely filed formal real-estate assessment appeal.
10 Virginia Beach-specific answers

Virginia Beach tax assessment and property value FAQs

1. Where can I search my Virginia Beach property assessment?

Use the official City of Virginia Beach Property Search at propertysearch.virginiabeach.gov. Accept the public-record disclaimer, search the property by address and verify the parcel before relying on the assessment.

2. Is Virginia Beach real estate assessed at full market value?

Yes. Virginia law requires annual or general real-estate assessments to be made at 100% of fair market value. Virginia Beach describes the assessment as an estimate of the property’s open-market sale value.

3. What is the current Virginia Beach real-estate tax rate?

The current general rate is $0.97 per $100 of assessed value. Properties inside a Special Service District can have a different published rate, so verify the parcel’s applicable rate before calculating the bill.

4. How much tax would a $400,000 Virginia Beach assessment produce at the general rate?

At $0.97 per $100, a $400,000 assessment produces a basic annual estimate of $3,880 before any Special Service District rate, exemption, relief, proration or account-specific adjustment.

5. When are Virginia Beach real-estate taxes due?

The standard installment dates are December 5 and June 5. If a due date falls on a weekend or City-recognized holiday, Virginia Beach moves the deadline to the next business day.

6. Why did my Virginia Beach assessment increase even if I did not improve the house?

Virginia Beach reassesses property annually using market evidence. Neighborhood sales, location and changing market conditions can raise or lower an assessment even when the owner has not added a new improvement.

7. What should I do if my Virginia Beach property record has the wrong square footage or improvements?

Document the specific factual error with measurements, plans, permits, photographs or other reliable evidence and contact the Real Estate Assessor at 757-385-4601. Correct factual information before building a broader fair-market-value argument.

8. Can I still file the regular FY 2027 Virginia Beach assessment appeal in September 2026?

The regular Assessor reappraisal deadline was April 30 and the Board of Equalization filing deadline was June 30, so those normal FY 2027 filing periods have passed. Contact the Assessor or BOE about your specific circumstances rather than assuming a late filing will be accepted.

9. Do I still have to pay Virginia Beach property tax while an assessment appeal is pending?

Yes. The City’s Board of Equalization guidance says taxes must be paid on time regardless of appeal status or late-payment penalties and interest can apply.

10. Can seniors or disabled homeowners get Virginia Beach real-estate tax relief?

Qualifying senior and disabled residents may receive tax relief subject to income, net-worth and other eligibility rules. Applications are handled by the Commissioner of the Revenue by appointment from February 1 through June 30.

Official sources checked for this page

Independent Guide — Property Assessment & Tax Notice: CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational website. It is not the City of Virginia Beach, Real Estate Assessor, City Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, Board of Equalization or Virginia Beach Circuit Court. Online assessment and GIS information does not replace a professional appraisal, legal boundary survey, recorded deed, title examination or official tax payoff. Verify live assessments, tax balances, Special Service District rates, filing deadlines and relief eligibility with the responsible City office before acting.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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