Lynchburg city property tax
Homeowners in Lynchburg city, Virginia typically pay about 0.78% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,804 on a median home value of $229,800.
Typical effective rate
0.78%
higher than 52% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,804
per year
Median home value
$229,800
In VA
#31
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.78% — 16% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 8% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,818 for mortgaged homes, $1,785 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 31st highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 48th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Lynchburg city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.78%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lynchburg city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Lynchburg city is 0.78% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,804) divided by the median home value ($229,800) 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 Lynchburg city?
The median owner-occupied home in Lynchburg city is valued at $229,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,804 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,818, versus $1,785 for homes without one.
How does Lynchburg city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Lynchburg city's effective rate is 8% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 31st of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Lynchburg city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Virginia Beach city | 0.80% | $3,061 |
| 29 | Alleghany County | 0.79% | $1,000 |
| 30 | Emporia city | 0.79% | $1,171 |
| 32 | Martinsville city | 0.77% | $760 |
| 33 | Harrisonburg city | 0.76% | $2,281 |
| 34 | Galax city | 0.76% | $1,072 |
Official data & resources for Lynchburg city
- Lynchburg city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Lynchburg city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Lynchburg 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.