What is the property tax rate in Henrico County?

The combined effective property tax rate in Henrico County, Virginia is approximately 0.85%.

Henrico County Property Tax Calculator (2026) — Virginia Property Tax Almanac

Property Tax in Henrico County, 2026

A calculator and field guide for Henrico-area homeowners — and for anyone considering a move to Henrico County — including Virginia's 100% assessment ratio, the locality-set Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled (income-based), and the constitutional 100% Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption (passed by voters in 2010, effective Jan 2011).

Henrico County operates under Virginia's distinctive property tax structure. Virginia uses 100% assessment ratio (assessed at full fair market value) and each locality (county OR independent city) sets its own real estate tax rate. Virginia is unique among US states in having 38 independent cities that operate as both city and county for governance and tax purposes.

How the bill is built

Virginia's property tax calculation is straightforward. Step 1: Assessed Value. Henrico County Real Estate Assessment Division reassesses your property at fair market value (some localities reassess annually, others biennially or longer). Step 2: Apply rate. Tax = AV × locality rate per $100. Henrico's combined rate is approximately $0.850 per $100 of AV. Total bill = (AV × rate) / 100. Step 3: Apply exemptions. Disabled veterans receive the full constitutional exemption (since 2011). Seniors and disabled residents may qualify for locality-set Real Estate Tax Relief programs.

Virginia's 100% Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption is one of the most-comprehensive in the United States. Approved by Virginia voters in 2010 (Constitution of Virginia, Article X, Section 6-A) and effective January 2011, the exemption provides FULL exemption from real estate tax on the dwelling and surrounding land (typically up to 1 acre) for veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA. Surviving spouses (unmarried) of 100% disabled veterans retain the exemption. Surviving spouses of US service members killed in action ALSO receive the full exemption regardless of veteran's disability status. No income limit applies.

Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled is locality-set. Each Virginia locality (county or independent city) sets its own income-based real estate tax relief program for residents 65+ and permanently disabled. Income limits and reduction percentages vary widely — Fairfax County provides up to 100% exemption with income under ~$72K; Henrico County provides up to 100% with income under ~$77K; Norfolk provides 25-100% sliding scale. Apply with your locality's Commissioner of the Revenue or Real Estate Assessor.

Independent cities operate as both city and county. Virginia's 38 independent cities (including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Richmond) handle their own assessment, tax collection, and local government services — they are not part of any county. This is unique to Virginia in the United States. The independent city structure means residents pay one combined real estate tax to the city (covering both city AND former-county-equivalent services).

2026 Henrico County rate breakdown (dollars per $100 of AV (100% assessment ratio), Henrico district)

Taxing entity	Rate
Henrico County General + Schools (~$0.85 / $100 AV)	0.8500
Combined total	0.8500

As of April 26, 2026 · From Henrico County Real Estate Assessment Division.

Note: Henrico County wraps around three sides of the city of Richmond (which is an independent city, not part of any county) and contains the bulk of the wealthy Richmond metropolitan suburbs. Anchored by the unincorporated communities of Short Pump (a major retail and corporate corridor along I-64), Glen Allen, and Innsbrook (a major office park hosting Fortune 500 corporate offices including Capital One's mid-Atlantic operations), Henrico is one of the wealthiest counties in Virginia outside Northern Virginia.

Note: Henrico effective property tax rates run approximately 0.85% — among the **lowest rates in the Richmond metro area**. Virginia 100% assessment ratio applies, and the Real Estate Tax Rate is ~$0.85 per $100 of AV. Henrico has no separate real estate tax for stormwater, fire, or special districts — a single rate covers all county services. Henrico County Public Schools is one of the highest-rated districts in central Virginia.

Note: For relocation buyers: Henrico is the canonical Richmond suburb choice — top-rated schools (especially Short Pump-area Tuckahoe, Hungary, and Quioccasin), low effective tax rates, and relatively affordable home prices (median ~$305K). The West End (Short Pump, Glen Allen) is the wealthier portion; the East End (Sandston, Highland Springs) offers lower prices and significant industrial employment. Compared to neighboring Chesterfield, Henrico has slightly lower tax rates but slightly higher home values.

Tax relief and exemptions for 2026

Virginia's homeowner tax relief is unusual: there is no statewide homestead exemption (unlike most US states). Instead, each locality (county or independent city) sets its own income-based Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled program. The constitutional 100% Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption (since 2011) is statewide.

Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption (constitutional)

Approved by Virginia voters in November 2010 (Constitution of Virginia, Article X, Section 6-A) and effective January 1, 2011, this is among the most-comprehensive disabled-veteran property tax exemptions in the United States. Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA — including 100% individual unemployability ratings — receive full exemption from real estate tax on their primary residence (dwelling and surrounding land, typically up to 1 acre; localities can set higher limits). No income limit applies. Surviving spouses (unmarried) of 100% disabled veterans retain the exemption. Surviving spouses of US service members killed in action ALSO receive the full exemption, regardless of veteran's disability rating.

Apply with your locality's Commissioner of the Revenue or Real Estate Assessor with VA documentation of disability rating. Application is typically a one-time process; the exemption renews automatically unless circumstances change.

Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled (locality-set)

Each Virginia locality sets its own income-based program for residents 65+ or permanently disabled. Income limits and reduction percentages vary widely:

Fairfax County: up to 100% exemption (income under ~$72K), sliding scale up to ~$100K
Arlington County: up to 100% (income under ~$99K)
Henrico County: up to 100% (income under ~$77K)
Norfolk: 25-100% sliding scale (income under ~$67K)
Virginia Beach: up to 100% (income under ~$80K)

Apply annually with your locality's Commissioner of the Revenue or Assessor. Most localities require proof of age, income, and asset documentation.

Independent City structure

Virginia is unique among US states in having 38 independent cities that operate as both city and county for governance, assessment, and tax collection purposes. Independent cities (including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Richmond among the largest) handle their own assessment and collect a single combined real estate tax — there is no separate "county" portion. This contrasts with most states where city residents pay both city and county property taxes. The independent city designation dates to 1871 and reflects Virginia's Reconstruction-era urban governance reforms.

Appealing your assessment

Virginia's appeal process runs through the local Board of Equalization (BOE) — each locality has its own. Homeowners file an Application for Review with the Henrico County Real Estate Assessment Division typically within 30-90 days of receiving the annual reassessment notice (deadlines vary by locality). The BOE holds hearings during the assessment cycle — homeowners can present comparable sales, recent appraisals, or independent appraiser testimony. BOE decisions can be appealed to the local Circuit Court within 1 year. Some localities (including Fairfax) reassess annually; others reassess every 2-6 years.

Cities and towns in Henrico County

Henrico County contains 6 incorporated municipalities, ranging from Henrico to the smallest village. Search volume for property tax is often city-specific, so here is the complete list — with population from the 2020 US Census, rounded to the nearest 100.

Data: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census. Populations rounded. Cities marked as "split" straddle a county border — the portion inside Henrico County is subject to Henrico County's tax rolls, while the portion outside is subject to the adjacent county's.

City or town	Type	Population (2020)
Henrico County seat	unincorporated	336,000
Tuckahoe	unincorporated	49,037
Short Pump	unincorporated	28,098
Glen Allen	unincorporated	16,505
Highland Springs	unincorporated	16,039
Sandston	unincorporated	7,281

About city-level property tax rates: The rate breakdown and calculator on this page reflect the Henrico tax district. Other cities in Henrico County may pay into different school districts, city rates, and special districts — so their combined rates can differ, sometimes substantially. Always verify the specific rates for your address with the Henrico County Real Estate Assessment Division before relying on any estimate.

Frequently asked questions

When are Virginia property taxes due?

Virginia real estate taxes are typically billed semi-annually. Henrico County: due June 5 and December 5 typically — check your locality's specific schedule. Late payments incur a 10% penalty plus interest at 10% annual rate. Most localities offer escrow-via-mortgage payment processing automatically.

How do Virginia's independent cities differ from counties?

Virginia is unique among US states in having 38 independent cities that are not part of any county — these cities operate as both city AND county for tax, governance, and assessment purposes. Residents of independent cities pay one combined real estate tax to the city (not separate city + county taxes). The independent city designation dates to 1871 (Constitutional Convention) and reflects Virginia's Reconstruction-era urban governance reforms. The five largest Virginia independent cities are Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, and Newport News.

How do I apply for the Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption?

Virginia's 100% Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption (state constitutional, since January 2011) provides full exemption from real estate tax on the primary residence. Apply with your locality's Commissioner of the Revenue or Real Estate Assessor with VA documentation showing 100% service-connected disability rating (including 100% individual unemployability ratings). No income limit applies. Surviving spouses (unmarried) of 100% disabled veterans retain the exemption. Surviving spouses of US service members killed in action ALSO receive the full exemption, regardless of veteran's disability status. Application is typically a one-time process; the exemption renews automatically.

How do I appeal my Virginia assessment?

File an Application for Review with the Henrico County Real Estate Assessment Division typically within 30-90 days of receiving the annual reassessment notice (deadlines vary by locality). Most localities have a Board of Equalization (BOE) that holds hearings during the assessment cycle — homeowners can present comparable sales, recent appraisals, or independent appraiser testimony. BOE decisions can be appealed to the local Circuit Court within 1 year. Some localities (including Fairfax) reassess annually; others reassess every 2-6 years.

About Henrico County

Beyond the property tax — a few things you might not know about the place.

Weird fact

Henrico County is **one of the oldest counties in the United States** — established in 1611 by the Virginia Company as the second of Virginia's original eight "incorporations" (alongside Charles City, James City, Kecoughtan, etc.). Henrico predates the United States itself by over 165 years, and predates the establishment of New York (1664) and Pennsylvania (1681) as English colonies. The county is named for Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of King James I (who died in 1612 before becoming king).

Hometown hero

Patrick Henry

The American Founding Father (1736-1799) and orator famous for his "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech (March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond) was raised in Hanover County, Virginia (just north of Henrico) but practiced law and politics throughout the Henrico/Richmond region for decades. Henry served as Virginia's first post-colonial governor (1776-1779, 1784-1786) and was a leading anti-Federalist who helped force inclusion of the Bill of Rights. Patrick Henry High School in Hanover County and several Richmond-area institutions bear his name.

Biggest annual event

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden events + Innsbrook After Hours

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (in Henrico, near Glen Allen) is a 50-acre botanical garden ranked consistently among the top 10 in the United States. Annual events include the GardenFest of Lights (December, drawing 200,000+ attendees), the Butterflies LIVE! exhibit (summer), and dozens of horticultural shows. Innsbrook After Hours (the corporate park's summer concert series) draws 60,000+ attendees annually with national music acts.

Property Tax in Henrico County, 2026