Property Taxes in Fairfax, Virginia
Median Fairfax, Virginia effective property tax rate: 1.03%, slightly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Virginia state median of 0.90%.
Median Fairfax, Virginia home value: $635,500
Median annual Fairfax, Virginia tax bill: $6,530, $4,130 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Fairfax city calculated?
Property taxes in Fairfax, Virginia are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Fairfax's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Fairfax, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Fairfax Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Fairfax property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Fairfax's median effective tax rate of 1.03% — based on actual property records in Fairfax city — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Fairfax's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Fairfax: rates range from $5,398 in 22031 to $7,888 in 22032, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Fairfax.
About Fairfax Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Fairfax, Fairfax city, Virginia
Fairfax’s median effective property tax rate of 1.03% is higher than the Virginia state median of 0.90% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Fairfax city base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Fairfax. Homeowners in the 22031 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.03%, while those in 22030 pay 1.03%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Fairfax city. Understanding which part of Fairfax you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Fairfax homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the April 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Fairfax's effective property tax rate to other cities in Virginia and the median property tax rates in Virginia and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Fairfax Tax Rate
1.03%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Fairfax City County Tax Rate
1.03%
Median Effective Virginia Tax Rate
0.90%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22030 | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% |
| 22031 | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% |
| 22032 | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia
When examining property taxes in Fairfax, Virginia, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Fairfax city County tax office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices are sent in the spring each year, and they typically reach your mailbox by the middle of February.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. In Fairfax, the median home price is $635,500, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 22032 has the highest median home price at $765,800.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia
Source: Ownwell
$525,000
$645,400
$765,800
Median Fairfax Market Value
$635,500
Median Fairfax City County Market Value
$635,500
Median Virginia Market Value
$323,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22030 | $367,900 | $546,250 | $650,600 | $763,550 | $923,640 |
| 22031 | $199,700 | $226,400 | $525,000 | $654,400 | $969,320 |
| 22032 | $545,500 | $629,100 | $765,800 | $876,850 | $1,070,040 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia
Property tax bills in Fairfax city are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by the city. When a property’s market value rises, the assessed value can increase too, which often leads to a higher bill. Homeowners in Fairfax city should also expect differences by neighborhood, since tax bills can vary across ZIP codes and property values.
The median home price in Fairfax city is $635,500, and the median property tax bill is $7,888 in ZIP code 22032. That is well above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Tax bills in the area range from $5,398 in ZIP code 22031 to $9,642 at the 90th percentile, showing how much the bill can change from one homeowner to another.
Median Fairfax Tax Bill
$6,530
Median Fairfax City County Tax Bill
$6,530
Median Virginia Tax Bill
$2,852
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22030 | $3,609 | $5,611 | $6,684 | $7,851 | $9,484 |
| 22031 | $2,057 | $2,332 | $5,398 | $6,723 | $9,983 |
| 22032 | $5,619 | $6,480 | $7,888 | $9,032 | $11,021 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 1 |
Links | |
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| Fairfax City Tax Assessor | |
| Website | icare.fairfaxcounty.gov |