Fauquier County property tax
Homeowners in Fauquier County, Virginia typically pay about 0.75% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $4,320 on a median home value of $573,700.
Typical effective rate
0.75%
higher than 55% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$4,320
per year
Median home value
$573,700
In VA
#38
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.75% — 20% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $4,351 for mortgaged homes, $4,238 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 38th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 45th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Fauquier County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.75%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Fauquier County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Fauquier County is 0.75% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($4,320) divided by the median home value ($573,700) 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 Fauquier County?
The median owner-occupied home in Fauquier County is valued at $573,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $4,320 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $4,351, versus $4,238 for homes without one.
How does Fauquier County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fauquier County's effective rate is 4% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 38th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Fauquier County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Chesterfield County | 0.76% | $2,773 |
| 36 | Winchester city | 0.76% | $2,591 |
| 37 | Bristol city | 0.75% | $1,387 |
| 39 | Albemarle County | 0.75% | $3,719 |
| 40 | Prince George County | 0.74% | $2,184 |
| 41 | Montgomery County | 0.74% | $2,249 |
Official data & resources for Fauquier County
- Fauquier County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Fauquier County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Fauquier 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.