Portsmouth city, VirginiaProperty records & tax offices
Links open the listed public-office or service-provider website in a new tab. This directory does not collect payments.
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.
- Tax bill mailing
- Bills are mailed approximately 30 days before each quarterly due date; no separate 2026 mailing dates were published.
- Payment deadline
- September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30 each fiscal year; the city's quarterly 2026 schedule uses these recurring dates.
- Rate information
- $1.30 per $100 of assessed value; the FY2026 adopted budget also provided a $0.06-per-$100 real-estate tax relief credit on quarterly bills.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Senior relief
Portsmouth's Senior Citizens Tax Relief program has two components designed to reduce or freeze real-estate tax liability for qualified elderly and/or disabled homeowners; the Department of Social Services administers the program and the reviewed sources did not publish the final 2026 income and asset thresholds.
Valuation limits
Portsmouth evaluates real property annually at fair market value as of July 1 of the tax year; no general local annual valuation cap was verified.
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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