Henrico County Tax Assessment Search & Property Records 2026

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Henrico County, Virginia · GPIN · PID · Assessment · Tax · GIS · Appeals

Find the Henrico Parcel, Verify the Value, and Finish the Tax Task

Henrico County real-estate research starts with the County’s own assessment database, but the right next step depends on what you need. The assessment system identifies the parcel and valuation record; Treasury handles live bills and payments; GIS helps locate the parcel; and the Circuit Court Clerk maintains deeds and other land records.

This guide explains the actual Henrico workflow after you open those tools: which search fields to use, why an owner-name box is missing from the main property-search screen, how GPIN and PID help, what the assessment means, how to estimate 2026 tax, which deadline is next, how to troubleshoot a failed lookup, and where to go when the problem is a deed, tax bill, appeal or exemption instead.

Start the property search See exact search steps Check 2026 tax details
Henrico office-name warning: Virginia does not use an Ohio-style County Auditor for this workflow. Henrico’s Real Estate Assessment Division handles valuation and the land book, the Treasury Division bills and collects the tax, and the Circuit Court Clerk records deeds and land instruments.

Quick answer: use Henrico’s Real Estate Property Database first

Open Henrico County’s official Real Estate Property Database. The starting form lets you search by GPIN, PID, street number, street prefix, street name, unit, use code or description. Unlike many county property sites, the main Henrico entry form does not provide an owner-name search field.

1 Search the parcel Use address, GPIN or PID.
2 Verify the result Match location, parcel ID and property facts.
3 Read the value Henrico assesses real estate at 100% of fair market value.
4 Route the next task Tax bill, GIS, deed, relief or appeal.
Assessment standard 100% fair market value
2026 tax rate $0.83 per $100
1st installment June 5, 2026 — passed
2nd installment December 7, 2026
Assessment office 804-501-4300
Office hours Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30
2026 appeal deadline April 1 — passed
Late-payment penalty 10%
Interest 4% annual rate after applicable start
GIS platform Henrico ArcGIS parcel data
Open official Henrico Property Search Open Henrico GIS

Choose the property task you need

Do not use the same county screen for assessment, payment, deed and boundary questions.

Henrico portal quirks

The main search form does not work like a typical owner-name lookup

Henrico property-search fields explained
Field
What it is for
Best way to use it
If it fails
GPIN
Geographic parcel identifier used in Henrico parcel systems.
Paste the known GPIN by itself.
Check for a mistyped digit or use the physical address.
PID
Henrico parcel identification number.
Use the exact number from a county/deed/tax source.
Confirm whether a split, combination or transfer created a different identifier.
Street #
House/building number.
Enter the number only.
Search the street name without the number.
Prefix
Directional prefix where applicable.
Leave blank on the first attempt.
Try with or without the prefix.
Street Name
Main road/street name.
Start with the key name rather than over-formatting the whole address.
Remove suffix or direction and search broader.
Unit
Condo/apartment or other unit detail.
Add only after the base street search.
Search building/address first, then compare units.
Use Code
Narrows parcels by property-use classification.
Useful for research, not usually needed for one known address.
Remove it if no results appear.
Description
Additional parcel-description search.
Use when address/identifier information is incomplete.
Return to GPIN, PID or basic street search.
Owner Name
Not present as a field on the main public entry screen.
Use address, GPIN or PID to locate the parcel instead.
Call Real Estate Assessment when you cannot identify the correct property.
Owner-search trap: many property websites let you type a surname, but Henrico’s public starting screen currently does not show an owner-name field. Do not waste time repeatedly looking for a hidden owner box; switch to the address or parcel identifier.
Assessment record decoder

Read the property record as an assessment—not as a deed or survey

Virginia standard: 100% of fair market value

Henrico’s Real Estate Assessment Division states that Virginia law provides for real property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value.

That is different from states that multiply market value by a separate assessment ratio such as 35% or 40%.

What common assessment information is useful for
Record item
What it tells you
What to verify
Do not use it as
GPIN / PID
County parcel identifier.
Physical location and parcel.
Proof of legal title by itself.
Assessment
County’s taxable fair-market valuation.
Correct year and parcel facts.
A guaranteed sale price.
Land value
Value attributed to land.
Acreage, use and parcel characteristics.
A land appraisal for lending.
Improvements
Buildings/structures contributing to assessment.
Size, age and removed/added improvements.
Building-code approval.
Use information
Assessment classification/use data.
Current actual use.
Official zoning approval.
Sales/transfer clue
Useful transaction history or reference information.
Recorded deed through Circuit Court Clerk.
Full title examination.
GIS parcel line
General mapped parcel location.
Recorded plat or survey for exact line.
Boundary survey.

Check these facts before questioning the value

Correct parcel and physical address
Correct assessment year
Land acreage
Building square footage
Year built/effective age
Finished living area
Garage/outbuildings
Recent additions or demolition
Property use/classification
Recent comparable sales
2026 real-estate tax

Henrico’s current real-estate tax rate is $0.83 per $100

Basic tax estimate Assessed Value ÷ 100 × $0.83 = estimated annual Henrico real-estate tax before relief or special district charges
$300,000 assessment

$300,000 ÷ 100 × $0.83 = $2,490 basic annual county real-estate tax before applicable relief or special charges.

$450,000 assessment

$450,000 ÷ 100 × $0.83 = $3,735 basic annual county real-estate tax before applicable relief or special charges.

$600,000 assessment

$600,000 ÷ 100 × $0.83 = $4,980 basic annual county real-estate tax before applicable relief or special charges.

Do not treat the estimate as your live bill. Special-service/streetlight district charges, relief, prorated improvements, credits or prior balances can change what is actually due. Use Treasury’s live bill for payment.

2026 payment calendar

2026 Appeal April 1

Regular assessment-appeal filing deadline has passed.

1st installment June 5

2026 first-half payment deadline has passed.

2nd installment Dec. 7

2026 deadline shifts from Dec. 5 because the 5th falls on a weekend.

Land-use Nov. 1

Henrico publishes Nov. 1 for land-use application/revalidation timing.

December 2026 date: the normal rule is December 5, but Henrico’s 2026 calendar lists Monday, December 7, 2026 because the regular due date falls on a weekend.
Bills and payments

Assessment value and tax balance are handled by different county functions

Henrico’s Treasury Division issues tax bills, collects taxes and handles delinquent real-estate payments. The Real Estate Assessment Division does not replace the live Treasury bill.

Confirm the parcel and assessment first Copy the GPIN/PID and make sure you are looking at the right property.
Open Henrico Finance’s online tax-bill service Use the county Finance page rather than an advertisement or third-party tax lookup.
Choose Real Estate Tax Do not accidentally open Personal Property Tax when you are checking land/building tax.
Review the live installment Confirm tax year, bill amount, due date and any prior balance or penalty.
Allow time for bank payments Henrico warns that electronic payments must reach the County’s bank account by the due date.
Save proof Keep the confirmation number, date, amount, parcel and tax year.
Henrico late-payment rules
Issue
Current County rule
Practical action
Late payment
10% penalty.
Check the live bill before paying an old amount.
Interest
4% annual rate begins on the unpaid balance on the first of the month following the due date.
Request current payoff if overdue.
Mailed installment
USPS postmark on/before due date is considered timely for installment bills; postal-meter stamp is not the same.
Use trackable/timely mailing when near deadline.
Bank bill-pay
County must receive the payment by the deadline.
Schedule early enough for delivery.
No tax bill received
Mortgage companies commonly receive real-estate bills.
Check escrow and contact Treasury rather than assuming nothing is due.
Tax-bill call script “I am calling about Henrico parcel [GPIN/PID] at [property address] for tax year 2026. Can you confirm the current real-estate balance, the next due date, whether any penalty or interest has posted, and whether a mortgage company or escrow agent received the bill?”
Open Henrico Finance Treasury tax questions: 804-501-4678
Henrico ArcGIS

Use GIS to locate the parcel—not to establish a legal boundary

Henrico’s official GIS services expose tax parcels along with subdivision boundaries, lots, sections and appraisal areas through an ESRI/ArcGIS environment.

Open Henrico’s official GIS portal The viewer presents a terms/disclaimer screen before you continue.
Accept the map-use terms Henrico specifically warns that GIS information is for reference and should not be used as a survey, construction design or flood-zone determination.
Locate the parcel Use the property address or parcel identifier where available.
Inspect neighboring parcels and subdivision context GIS is useful for orientation, nearby lots and parcel relationships.
Return to the assessment database for value data Map location and assessment details serve different purposes.
Use a survey or recorded plat for a boundary decision Do not place a fence, structure, driveway or improvement from the visual GIS line alone.
Open official Henrico GIS
Office routing

Send the question to the office that can actually fix it

A
ASSESSMENT Market value
Land book
Property facts
Appeals
T
TREASURY Tax bill
Payment
Penalty
Delinquency
G
GIS Parcel map
Lots
Subdivision
Location
C
CLERK Deed
Mortgage
Plat
Land record
Henrico property-office router
Your question
Correct office
What to prepare
What is the property assessed for?
Real Estate Assessment Division
GPIN/PID, address, assessment year.
The square footage or property facts are wrong.
Real Estate Assessment Division
Measurements, photos, plans, permits or other evidence.
What do I owe?
Treasury Division
Parcel/account, year, bill details.
Why is there a penalty?
Treasury Division
Payment date/method and confirmation.
Where is the parcel?
Henrico GIS
Address or GPIN/PID.
Who legally owns the land?
Circuit Court Clerk / recorded deed
Owner name, parcel ID, deed/instrument clues.
Can I appeal the value?
Real Estate Assessment Division / BOE
Value evidence and current filing status.
Do I qualify for senior/disability relief?
Henrico Finance/Revenue relief programs
Age/disability, income, net worth and ownership information.
Assessment appeal

The normal 2026 Henrico assessment-appeal deadline has passed

Current timing: Henrico states that real-estate assessment appeals must be filed no later than April 1 of the current year. The County’s appeal service currently says the application is not available until next year’s assessment.

A formal appeal is appropriate when the owner believes the assessment is above or below fair market value, relies on incorrect property information or is inequitable compared with similar property.

If you already filed a 2026 appeal

Keep paying the tax by the normal due date Henrico recommends paying real-estate taxes while an appeal is pending so late charges are avoided.
Wait for staff review and inspection if needed Assessment staff analyze the property and make a recommendation.
Watch for Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization scheduling The Board hears previously filed appeals.
Prepare direct evidence Bring comparable sales, factual corrections, measurements, photographs, appraisal evidence or condition documentation relevant to value.
Review the final Board decision Henrico notes that unresolved assessment disputes can proceed to Circuit Court.

Board hearing pattern

Meeting pattern

First and third Wednesday.

Meeting time

8:30 a.m. for scheduled assessment appeals.

Location

Board Room at Henrico Western Government Center unless otherwise noted.

2027 preparation: when the next reassessment notice arrives, compare the parcel facts and market evidence immediately rather than waiting until the April 1 deadline approaches.
Open official appeal guidance
Henrico tax relief

High assessment does not automatically mean every owner owes the full calculated tax

Major Henrico real-estate relief programs
Program
Who it is for
Current published key limits
Timing / action
REAP
Qualifying owners age 65+ or 100% permanently and totally disabled.
Current page publishes income up to $75,000, net worth up to $500,000 and exemption up to $3,200.
Published filing deadline April 1; verify next-cycle limits before filing.
RECAP
Qualifying owners age 65+ or 100% permanently and totally disabled occupying the property as sole dwelling.
Current page publishes household taxable income up to $125,000 and net worth up to $750,000 excluding qualifying dwelling value.
Published filing deadline April 1.
Disabled Veteran Exemption
Qualifying veteran with 100% service-related permanent and total disability.
Principal residence plus up to 10 acres under County guidance.
One-time filing; notify County if principal residence changes.
Surviving Spouse
Certain qualifying surviving spouses under Virginia/Henrico rules.
Depends on the specific exemption type.
Use County Finance’s current exemption guidance.
Reinvest / rehabilitation relief
Certain qualifying rehabilitated residential, multifamily, commercial/industrial or hotel/motel structures.
Age and improvement criteria apply.
Check qualification before or during project planning.
REAP data warning: Henrico’s current REAP page labels its detailed program information “as of 2025.” The figures above reflect what the live County page currently publishes; verify the next filing year’s limits before relying on them for eligibility.
REAP official page RECAP official page
Land-use valuation

Qualifying acreage may be assessed by use instead of ordinary market value

Henrico maintains a Land Use Assessment Program for qualifying agricultural, horticultural, forest and open-space property.

Forest land

Henrico publishes a 20-acre minimum.

Other classifications

Agricultural, horticultural and open-space classifications generally require at least 5 acres under the County’s published guidance.

Published deadline

Application/revalidation timing is listed as November 1.

Before buying land already in land use: ask the County what happens after the ownership or use changes and whether rollback-tax exposure could apply. A lower current assessment is not the same as a permanently reduced market value.
Land-use questions: 804-501-4306
Recorded land records

Use the Circuit Court Clerk when the question is legal ownership or a recorded document

Henrico’s Circuit Court Clerk serves as recorder of deeds. The Clerk records deeds, deeds of trust and other land instruments; this is separate from the assessment database.

Start with the assessment record Copy the parcel ID, owner/transfer clues and physical address.
Identify the deed/instrument clue if available A book/page or instrument number makes a record request much faster.
Use Henrico’s land-record access route Remote land-record images are maintained through a subscription system approved by the Circuit Court Clerk.
For a public copy, contact the Clerk Land-record copy requests should include the deed book/page or instrument number when known.
Use the deed for ownership—not the assessment display alone Assessment records are excellent tax records but do not replace recorded title documents.
Henrico Circuit Court land-record help
Need
Official detail
Clerk address
4309 E. Parham Road, Courthouse Building, Room 240, Henrico, VA 23228.
General Clerk information
804-501-4202.
Land Records
804-501-4249.
Public office hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Recording hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Parcel ID on documents
Henrico’s Clerk guidance says the standard Parcel ID used on recorded documents is 10 digits.
Open Henrico Circuit Court Clerk Land-record access guidance
Failed-search recovery

No parcel found? Diagnose the reason before calling

Exact street search returns nothing Remove direction, suffix and unit; search the house number plus main street word.
You only know the owner’s name The main public entry form does not show an owner-name field. Find the property address, GPIN or PID first.
Recent purchase is not obvious Check the recorded deed and prior assessment/owner information; database timing and tax-year ownership can differ.
New subdivision or split parcel Search the parent parcel, subdivision or earlier PID and ask whether a new identifier was created.
Condo unit is missing Search the base address first, then use the Unit field or parcel ID.
GPIN/PID rejected Recheck every digit and search the physical address to recover the current parcel identifier.
GIS line and deed seem different Treat GIS as reference only; review the recorded plat/deed and obtain a professional survey where needed.
Assessment seems too high First verify factual errors, then compare appropriate market evidence; do not rely only on a tax increase percentage.
Assessment is right but tax bill looks wrong Move to Treasury. The assessment office does not post payments or penalties.
Mortgage company did not pay Contact Treasury/escrow promptly; nonreceipt or escrow problems do not automatically erase penalty exposure.
Assessment-office call script “I am trying to identify or verify the Henrico property at [physical address]. I have [GPIN/PID if known], and the public database shows [brief issue]. Can you confirm the correct parcel identifier, whether the parcel was split or combined, and whether the record needs a factual correction?”
Real Estate Assessment: 804-501-4300
Henrico contacts

Save the county contacts before leaving the page

Real Estate Assessment Division
Henrico Western Government Center
4301 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228

Phone: 804-501-4300

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Use for value, land-book data, property facts and assessment appeals.

Treasury / Tax Bill Help
Henrico County Department of Finance
4301 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228

Tax questions: 804-501-4678

Finance: 804-501-4729

Use for live bill, payment, penalty, escrow and delinquency questions.

Circuit Court Clerk — Land Records
4309 E. Parham Road
Courthouse Building, Room 240
Henrico, VA 23228

Land Records: 804-501-4249

Public hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Use for deeds, deeds of trust, plats and recorded land instruments.

Assessment Appeal / BOE

Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization hears scheduled assessment appeals.

Pattern: first and third Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

2026 regular filing deadline has already passed.

Open Western Government Center in Google Maps
Virginia context

Why Henrico’s office structure differs from an Ohio county auditor

Virginia property administration is split among local assessment/finance offices, treasury functions, GIS and Circuit Court Clerks. That is why searching “Henrico County Auditor” can send users toward the wrong office.

Read our Virginia Property Records & Tax Search guide
10 practical answers

Henrico County tax assessment FAQs

How do I search Henrico County property assessment records?

Open Henrico County’s official Real Estate Property Database. Search using GPIN, PID or property-address fields. For an address, begin with the street number and main street name, then add prefix or unit only when needed.

Can I search Henrico County property by owner name?

The current main public property-search entry form does not display an owner-name search field. It provides GPIN, PID, street number, prefix, street name, unit, use code and description. If you only know an owner name, first identify the property address or parcel number, or contact Real Estate Assessment for assistance.

What is a GPIN in Henrico County?

GPIN is a geographic parcel identifier used in Henrico’s property and GIS data. It is a useful cross-reference when confirming that an assessment record and mapped tax parcel refer to the same property.

How is Henrico County real estate assessed?

Henrico states that Virginia law requires real property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value. Henrico conducts an annual review or reassessment of real property for tax purposes.

What is the Henrico County real-estate tax rate for 2026?

The current approved Henrico real-estate tax rate is $0.83 per $100 of assessed value. Special districts, exemptions, relief, prorations or other charges can affect the actual bill, so use the Treasury bill for the live amount due.

When is Henrico County real-estate tax due in 2026?

The first 2026 installment was due June 5. The normal second-half date is December 5, but Henrico’s 2026 calendar lists December 7, 2026 because the regular due date falls on a weekend.

What happens if Henrico real-estate tax is paid late?

Henrico publishes a 10% late-payment penalty. Interest at a 4% annual rate begins on the unpaid balance on the first of the month following the due date. Check Treasury for the current payoff rather than calculating an overdue balance from an old bill.

Can I still appeal my 2026 Henrico property assessment?

The regular 2026 filing deadline was April 1 and has passed. Henrico’s appeal service currently says the application is unavailable until the next year’s assessment. Appeals filed on time may continue through staff review and the Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization.

Does Henrico offer senior or disability property-tax relief?

Yes. Henrico maintains REAP and RECAP programs for qualifying older or permanently and totally disabled homeowners, plus separate exemptions such as qualifying disabled-veteran relief. Income, net-worth, occupancy and filing requirements differ by program.

Are Henrico GIS parcel lines legal property boundaries?

No. Henrico warns that GIS mapping is for reference purposes and should not be used for construction, design, flood-zone determination or exact boundary decisions. Use recorded plats, deeds and a professional survey when legal boundary accuracy matters.

Information checked September 2, 2026: Henrico Real Estate Assessment functions, official property-search fields, 100% fair-market assessment rule, approved $0.83 real-estate tax rate, 2026 installment calendar, late-payment rules, assessment appeal status, BOE meeting pattern, REAP/RECAP guidance, disabled-veteran exemption, land-use acreage rules, Henrico ArcGIS parcel services, Treasury responsibilities and Circuit Court land-record procedures were checked against current Henrico County sources.
Independent Guide — Property, Tax & Legal Disclaimer: CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational website. It is not Henrico County, the Henrico Department of Finance, Real Estate Assessment Division, Treasury Division, GIS Office, Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization or Circuit Court Clerk. Public assessment and GIS information may change and does not by itself establish legal title, exact boundaries, buildability, zoning approval or current tax payoff. Verify live assessment values, bills, payment status, appeal rights, relief eligibility, deeds and legal requirements with the responsible Henrico County office before making a financial, legal, construction or property-transfer decision.
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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