Lexington city Property Appraiser & Tax Assessor
Real property appraisal records, parcel search lookup, property tax rates, and assessment protest deadlines for Lexington city, Virginia.
Lexington city Assessor's Office Information
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Local Time)
Closed on state & federal holidays.
(804) 226-1018
Vision / Real Estate Assessment GIS
Lexington city Property Tax Calculator
Estimated using Lexington city's effective tax rate of 0.80% (Assessment ratio: 100%)
Appealing Your Lexington city Assessment
Varies by locality (typically between February and May).
Under Virginia property tax law, property owners in Lexington city have the legal right to challenge an assessed valuation that exceeds fair market value, is unequally appraised compared to neighboring properties, or contains clerical errors.
Contact the Lexington city Assessor's Office to review your property record card, verify square footage, and present recent comparable sales (comps).
If informal review does not resolve the valuation, file a written notice of appeal with the Local Board of Equalization (BOE) before the statutory deadline.
Was Your Lexington city Home Over-Assessed This Year?
Studies show up to 30% to 60% of US residential properties are overvalued by automated municipal algorithms. Protesting your assessment before the statutory deadline can lower your tax bill by an average of $1,100/year.
Lexington city Homestead Exemptions & Tax Relief
Homeowners in Lexington city who occupy their home as their permanent primary residence may qualify for property tax reductions under state and local homestead programs:
Local option property tax relief programs based on income and net worth for seniors and disabled homeowners.
Tax relief for elderly and disabled (real estate tax exemption or freeze). 100% service-connected permanently and totally disabled veterans exempt from all real property tax.
Need Deed, Lien, or Title Records for Lexington city?
While the Property Appraiser values real estate for taxation, official legal property transfers, warranty deeds, mortgages, and marriage records in Lexington city are maintained by the County Clerk & Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Lexington city Property Appraiser office located?
The official Lexington city property appraisal and tax assessment office is located at Lexington city Appraisal & Assessment Office, N, VA 51001. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Local Time). You can reach the customer service staff by phone at (804) 226-1018.
What is the property tax rate in Lexington city, VA?
The average effective property tax rate in Lexington city is approximately 0.8%. For a home with the median county market value of $302.000, the estimated annual property tax is about $2416 per year.
How do I search for a property or parcel in Lexington city?
You can look up property record cards, assessed valuations, ownership history, and parcel boundary maps online through the official Lexington city parcel search portal: https://www.vaco.org//assessor/parcel-search.
When is the deadline to appeal my property assessment in Lexington city?
Property valuation protests and appeals in Lexington city must be submitted by: Varies by locality (typically between February and May). Appeals are formally reviewed and heard by the Local Board of Equalization (BOE).
How does the Homestead Exemption work in Lexington city?
Local option property tax relief programs based on income and net worth for seniors and disabled homeowners. Additional exemptions are available for senior citizens (65+) and disabled military veterans (Tax relief for elderly and disabled (real estate tax exemption or freeze). 100% service-connected permanently and totally disabled veterans exempt from all real property tax.).
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