Halifax County property tax
Homeowners in Halifax County, Virginia typically pay about 0.46% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $721 on a median home value of $155,700.
Typical effective rate
0.46%
higher than 88% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$721
per year
Median home value
$155,700
In VA
#122
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.46% — 51% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 36% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $789 for mortgaged homes, $681 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 122nd highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 12th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Halifax County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.46%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Halifax County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Halifax County is 0.46% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($721) divided by the median home value ($155,700) 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 Halifax County?
The median owner-occupied home in Halifax County is valued at $155,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $721 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $789, versus $681 for homes without one.
How does Halifax County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Halifax County's effective rate is 36% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 122nd of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Halifax County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | Henry County | 0.47% | $637 |
| 120 | Augusta County | 0.47% | $1,446 |
| 121 | Dickenson County | 0.47% | $480 |
| 123 | Amherst County | 0.46% | $975 |
| 124 | Nottoway County | 0.45% | $761 |
| 125 | Campbell County | 0.45% | $950 |
Official data & resources for Halifax County
- Halifax County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Halifax County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Halifax 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.