Highland County property tax
Homeowners in Highland County, Virginia typically pay about 0.57% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,135 on a median home value of $200,000.
Typical effective rate
0.57%
higher than 76% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,135
per year
Median home value
$200,000
In VA
#80
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.57% — 39% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,284 for mortgaged homes, $1,030 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 80th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 24th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Highland County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.57%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Highland County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Highland County is 0.57% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,135) divided by the median home value ($200,000) 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 Highland County?
The median owner-occupied home in Highland County is valued at $200,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,135 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,284, versus $1,030 for homes without one.
How does Highland County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Highland County's effective rate is 22% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 80th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Highland County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Brunswick County | 0.57% | $820 |
| 78 | Northampton County | 0.57% | $1,807 |
| 79 | Cumberland County | 0.57% | $1,361 |
| 81 | Gloucester County | 0.57% | $1,878 |
| 82 | Essex County | 0.57% | $1,348 |
| 83 | Craig County | 0.56% | $1,064 |
Official data & resources for Highland County
- Highland County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Highland County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Highland 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.