Bedford County Property Tax Calculator

Locality estimate page for Bedford County, Virginia. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.

County/Locality Effective Rate

0.43%

State Effective Rate

0.78%

Sample Annual Tax Difference

-$1,488

Median Home Value (ACS)

$297,400

Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)

$1,285

Owner-Occupied Households

28,045

The typical owner-occupied home in Bedford County is valued at $297,400 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,285 per year — an effective rate of 0.43%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.

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State Mortgage Context: Virginia

Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.

State Effective Tax Rate

0.78%

FHA 1-Unit Floor

$541,287

FHA 1-Unit Ceiling

$1,249,125

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In Bedford County, Virginia, the current county-level estimate is 0.43%, or approximately $1,720 annually on a $400,000 home.

How to Use This County Estimate

Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.

Bedford County Property Tax Snapshot

Estimated effective rate: 0.43% · vs Virginia: 0.78% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%

Home value	Estimated annual tax	Estimated monthly tax
$250,000	$1,075	$90
$400,000	$1,720	$143
$500,000	$2,150	$179
$750,000	$3,225	$269
$1,000,000	$4,300	$358

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)

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Last updated: August 2026

Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.

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