Essex County, VirginiaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Payment deadline
- June 5, 2026 (first half) and December 5, 2026 (second half).
- Rate information
- $0.55 per $100 of 100% assessed valuation for Essex County real estate and mobile homes for calendar year 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
March 1, 2026 for prior applicants’ recertification; September 1, 2026 for new applicants.
Senior relief
Essex offers sliding-scale real-estate tax relief to qualifying owners age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled who occupy the property as their sole dwelling. Gross household income is capped at $30,000, net worth at $125,000 excluding the home and one acre, and maximum relief is $1,000.
Valuation limits
No general annual valuation cap verified; Virginia law requires local real-estate assessments at 100% of fair-market value. Local land-use and tax-relief programs may reduce taxable value but are not valuation caps.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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