Newport News city property tax
Homeowners in Newport News city, Virginia typically pay about 1.01% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,634 on a median home value of $260,600.
Typical effective rate
1.01%
higher than 35% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,634
per year
Median home value
$260,600
In VA
#4
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.01% — 8% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 39% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,627 for mortgaged homes, $2,649 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 4th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 65th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Newport News city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.01%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Newport News city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Newport News city is 1.01% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,634) divided by the median home value ($260,600) 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 Newport News city?
The median owner-occupied home in Newport News city is valued at $260,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,634 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,627, versus $2,649 for homes without one.
How does Newport News city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Newport News city's effective rate is 39% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 4th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Newport News city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manassas Park city | 1.17% | $4,636 |
| 2 | Manassas city | 1.09% | $4,923 |
| 3 | Portsmouth city | 1.04% | $2,557 |
| 5 | Fairfax County | 1.01% | $7,368 |
| 6 | Norfolk city | 1.00% | $2,890 |
| 7 | Roanoke city | 0.99% | $1,893 |
Official data & resources for Newport News city
- Newport News city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Newport News city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Newport News 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.