Did Fairfax County property taxes go up?

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Did Fairfax County property taxes go up?

Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a budget that lowers the residential property tax rate by three cents, part of an effort in Northern Virginia to help residents deal with the area’s rising cost of living.

How is Virginia property tax calculated?

Property taxes in Virginia are calculated by multiplying a home’s assessed value by its total property tax rate. Assessed value is determined by local assessors on regular two- to six-year cycles. By state law, cities are required to reassess every two years and counties every four years.

What are the local taxes in Staunton VA?

Local and State Taxes. Personal Property Tax: $2.90 per $100 of assessed value. Real Estate Tax: $0.97 per $100 of assessed value. Machinery & Tools Tax: $1.24 per $100 of assessed value. Retail Sales Tax (state): 5.3%. Staunton Meals Tax: 7%. Transient Occupancy Tax: 6.7%. Cigarette Tax: $0.30 on each package containing 25 or fewer cigarettes.

How is real estate valued in the city of Staunton?

The assessor values approximately 11,500 real estate parcels in the City, which have a combined value of more than $2.2 billion. All real estate in the City of Staunton is reassessed every two years in the odd- numbered years. Assessments carry an effective date of January 1. The value of new construction or renovation work is added every year.

How often is real estate reassessed in Staunton VA?

All real estate in the City of Staunton is reassessed every two years in the odd- numbered years. Assessments carry an effective date of January 1. The value of new construction or renovation work is added every year. The current real estate tax rate is $0.95 per hundred of assessed value.

How are real estate taxes assessed in Virginia?

In accordance with the Virginia Constitution, real estate is assessed in a uniform manner and at fair market value. The Board of Supervisors sets the general tax rate that applies to all real property in the county. Your tax bill might include other taxes related to special taxing districts and/or service fees.