Richmond Property Tax Quick Facts
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Henrico County
- Assessed By
- Henrico County Real Estate Assessment
- Appeal Deadline
- Varies
- County Tax Rate
- ~0.97%
- Shared with Richmond
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Richmond
Check your assessment
Enter your Richmond address for a free 60-second check. We compare your assessed value against comparable sales and neighborhood data.
Get your evidence packet
If over-assessed, pay $45 for a complete appeal packet with comparable sales, equity analysis, and pre-filled forms for Henrico County.
File your appeal
Submit your appeal to Henrico County Real Estate Assessment before Varies. Our filing guide walks you through every step.
About the Richmond Property Market
Richmond is a city located in Henrico County, Virginia. Every property inside the Richmond city limits is assessed by Henrico County Real Estate Assessment, which applies Virginia property tax rules uniformly across the county.
Because Richmond property values are set at the county level, the $280,000 county median home value and 0.97% effective tax rate apply to homes throughout the city. Homeowners who believe their Richmond home is over-assessed have the right to file a appeal directly with Henrico County Real Estate Assessment before the Varies deadline.
Virginia allows the assessor to defend or adjust the assessed value during a appeal, so Richmond homeowners should build a strong evidence-based case before filing — which is exactly what ProtestMax generates for $45.
Richmond Property Market Context
As a city in Virginia, Richmond inherits the state's assessment framework — which shapes how over-valuations occur and how homeowners can fight them.
Virginia market character
Virginia reassesses on a variable cycle (some cities annually, many counties every 2-6 years), and the state assesses at 100% of fair market value. Northern Virginia and Richmond markets have seen consistent appreciation.
How Virginia handles appeals
Virginia homeowners appeal first to the local assessor, then the Board of Equalization, then the Circuit Court. The state uses a presumption of correctness standard, so evidence must be strong.
When to file in Richmond
BOE deadlines vary by locality but generally fall 30-90 days after reassessment notices. Check your specific city or county for the exact date.
Common Richmond Property Types
Richmond homeowners typically file protests across these property categories:
Single-family homes
The most common residential type and the dominant protest category.
Condominiums
Common in denser parts of the city and near employment centers.
Townhouses
Attached-home neighborhoods in newer subdivisions.
Small multi-family
Duplexes and 2-4 unit buildings assessed as income property.
Commercial
Retail, office, and small commercial along major corridors.
ProtestMax supports all of the above property types in Richmond. Each appealpacket is tailored to the property's classification and uses comparable sales from Richmond and surrounding Henrico County neighborhoods.
Richmond Property Tax Appeal Questions
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Nearby Cities in Henrico County
These Virginia cities share the same appeal deadline (Varies) and are assessed by Henrico County Real Estate Assessment.