Property Taxes in Newport News, Virginia
Median Newport News, Virginia effective property tax rate: 1.13%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Virginia state median of 0.90%.
Median Newport News, Virginia home value: $199,600
Median annual Newport News, Virginia tax bill: $2,201, $199 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Hampton calculated?
Property taxes in Newport News, 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 Newport News's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Newport News, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Newport News Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Newport News property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Newport News's median effective tax rate of 1.13% — based on actual property records in Hampton County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Newport News'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 Newport News: rates range from 1.13% in 23605 to 1.13% in 23605, 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 Newport News.
About Newport News Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Newport News, Hampton, Virginia
Newport News’s median effective property tax rate of 1.13% is higher than the Hampton County base levy and lower than the Virginia state median of 0.90% and the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Hampton County 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 Newport News. Homeowners in the 23605 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.13%, while those in the same ZIP also pay a median tax bill of $2,209. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Hampton County. Understanding which part of Newport News you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Newport News homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before June 1, 2026.
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 Newport News, Hampton 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 Newport News'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 Newport News Tax Rate
1.13%
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 Hampton County Tax Rate
1.14%
Median Effective Virginia Tax Rate
0.90%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Newport News, Hampton County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23605 | 1.04% | 1.09% | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.19% |
| 23607 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Newport News, Hampton County, Virginia
When examining property taxes in Newport News, 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 Hampton County 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:
In Hampton County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll 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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Newport News.
For example, the median home price in Newport News is $199,600, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 23605 has the highest median home price at $199,700.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Newport News, Hampton County, Virginia
Source: Ownwell
$198,000
$239,800
$281,600
Median Newport News Market Value
$199,600
Median Hampton County Market Value
$239,700
Median Virginia Market Value
$323,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Newport News, Hampton County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23605 | $164,800 | $180,100 | $199,700 | $225,650 | $249,400 |
| 23607 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Newport News, Hampton County, Virginia
Newport News property tax bills are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Hampton. When a property’s assessed value rises, the tax bill usually rises as well, since the bill is calculated from that value rather than the purchase price alone. For homeowners in Newport News, the median home price is $199,600, which helps explain how local tax bills are determined.
The typical tax burden in the city falls within a fairly narrow range. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,962, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $2,514. At the higher end, the 90th percentile tax bill reaches $2,810. The median tax bill is $2,209, and that same figure appears in ZIP code 23605. Compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Newport News homeowners often see bills that are close to the national level, with some paying less and others paying more depending on assessed value and location.
Median Newport News Tax Bill
$2,201
Median Hampton County Tax Bill
$2,593
Median Virginia Tax Bill
$2,852
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Newport News, Hampton County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23605 | $1,448 | $1,971 | $2,209 | $2,516 | $2,812 |
| 23607 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
Links | |
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| Hampton Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.hampton.gov |