Fairfax city, Virginia property-tax rates and deadlines
Tax bills, payment rules, and valuation-review windows are controlled by the local jurisdiction and the governing state framework. The reviewed record below separates published figures from items that still require confirmation with City of Fairfax Real Estate Assessment Office.
Rate context
Published$1.055 per $100 of assessed value for FY 2026.
Statement mailing
PublishedMid-May 2026 (official assessment calendar; exact mailing date not published).
Payment deadline
PublishedJune 21, 2026 (first half) and December 5, 2026 (second half).
Valuation protest
PublishedApril 3, 2026 for administrative review; June 30, 2026 for appeal to the Board of Equalization.
Do not assume a grace period.
The reviewed record identifies the payment timing above but does not establish a universal penalty schedule for this page. Late charges, interest, collection costs, tax-sale procedures, and lien or foreclosure timelines can depend on state law and the local collector’s process. If the deadline is close or a balance is delinquent, contact the tax collector directly and request the current payoff amount in writing.
Treat a published payment deadline as a hard operational date and retain your receipt or confirmation number.
From assessment to collection
01Valuation and notice
Review the assessment notice as soon as it arrives. The protest window may run from the notice date rather than from the payment due date.
02Statement and account review
Match the tax statement to the parcel or account number and confirm exemptions, assessed value, taxing units, credits, and balance.
03Payment confirmation
Use the official collector channel, then save the receipt, transaction reference, and date posted. A bank submission is not always the same as a county posting date.