Newport News city Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Newport News city, Virginia. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.01%
State Effective Rate
0.78%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$978
Median Home Value (ACS)
$260,600
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,634
Owner-Occupied Households
36,655
The typical owner-occupied home in Newport News city is valued at $260,600 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,634 per year — an effective rate of 1.01%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
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
In Newport News city, Virginia, the current county-level estimate is 1.01%, or approximately $4,040 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Newport News city Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.01% · vs Virginia: 0.78% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,525 | $210 |
| $400,000 | $4,040 | $337 |
| $500,000 | $5,050 | $421 |
| $750,000 | $7,575 | $631 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,100 | $842 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Newport News city1.01%
- Fairfax County1.01%
- Norfolk city1.00%
- Alexandria city0.96%
- Hampton city0.95%
- Prince William County0.94%
- Suffolk city0.93%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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