Covington city property tax
Homeowners in Covington city, Virginia typically pay about 0.82% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $681 on a median home value of $83,500.
Typical effective rate
0.82%
higher than 49% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$681
per year
Median home value
$83,500
In VA
#24
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.82% — 13% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 12% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $795 for mortgaged homes, $540 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 24th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 51th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Covington city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.82%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Covington city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Covington city is 0.82% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($681) divided by the median home value ($83,500) 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 Covington city?
The median owner-occupied home in Covington city is valued at $83,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $681 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $795, versus $540 for homes without one.
How does Covington city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Covington city's effective rate is 12% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 24th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Covington city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Loudoun County | 0.85% | $6,325 |
| 22 | Colonial Heights city | 0.84% | $2,071 |
| 23 | Chesapeake city | 0.82% | $3,108 |
| 25 | Lexington city | 0.81% | $2,224 |
| 26 | Petersburg city | 0.81% | $1,523 |
| 27 | Charlottesville city | 0.80% | $3,915 |
Official data & resources for Covington city
- Covington city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Covington city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Covington 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.