Amelia County property tax
Homeowners in Amelia County, Virginia typically pay about 0.38% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,079 on a median home value of $282,400.
Typical effective rate
0.38%
higher than 94% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,079
per year
Median home value
$282,400
In VA
#133
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.38% — 59% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 47% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,207 for mortgaged homes, $851 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 133rd highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 6th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Amelia County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.38%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Amelia County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Amelia County is 0.38% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,079) divided by the median home value ($282,400) 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 Amelia County?
The median owner-occupied home in Amelia County is valued at $282,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,079 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,207, versus $851 for homes without one.
How does Amelia County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Amelia County's effective rate is 47% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 133rd of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Amelia County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Buchanan County | 0.44% | $413 |
| 128 | Bedford County | 0.43% | $1,285 |
| 129 | Mathews County | 0.43% | $1,547 |
| 130 | Prince Edward County | 0.43% | $921 |
| 131 | Bath County | 0.39% | $797 |
| 132 | Lunenburg County | 0.39% | $578 |
Official data & resources for Amelia County
- Amelia County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Amelia County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Amelia County — 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.