Norfolk's real estate tax rate is $1.23 per $100 of assessed value, billed quarterly. The next payment is due Dec. 5. Treasurer: 757-664-7849.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Norfolk City Treasurer, the Office of the Real Estate Assessor and the city’s FY 2027 adopted budget.
Norfolk’s real estate tax rate is $1.23 per $100 of assessed value for fiscal 2027, which runs July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. City Council left it unchanged from fiscal 2026, the adopted budget shows. On a home assessed at $339,760, the city’s 2026 residential average, that works out to about $4,179 a year before any relief.
Norfolk is an independent city, so there is no separate county tax. The next quarterly payment is due Saturday, Dec. 5.
Who to call
- Real estate tax bills: City Treasurer, 757-664-7849, CT-REINQUIRY@norfolk.gov
- Car and personal property tax bills: City Treasurer, 757-664-7800
- Your assessed value: Real Estate Assessor, 757-664-4732, real.estate@norfolk.gov
- Informal appeals: 757-823-1343
- Tax relief for seniors, disabled residents and veterans: Department of Human Services, 757-823-1130
- In person: City Hall, 810 Union St.; the Treasurer is on the first floor, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. weekdays
The rates
From the city’s FY 2027 adopted budget, per $100 of assessed value:
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| Real estate, citywide | $1.23 |
| Real estate in the Downtown Improvement District | $1.39 (includes an extra $0.16) |
| Motor vehicles and business furniture and equipment | $4.33 |
| Recreational vehicles | $1.50 |
| Machinery and tools | $4.25 |
The budget assumes state car tax relief at 50% for fiscal 2027, down from 51%, on vehicle bills due June 5, 2027.
When real estate taxes are due
Norfolk bills real estate taxes four times a year, according to the Treasurer’s calendar of due dates:
| Quarter | Covers | Due |
|---|---|---|
| First | July 1 to Sept. 30 | Sept. 30 |
| Second | Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 | Dec. 5 |
| Third | Jan. 1 to March 31 | March 31 |
| Fourth | April 1 to June 30 | June 5 |
Bills are mailed at least 30 days before each due date. Pay online through the city’s eServices portal, by phone at 855-766-3030, in person or through your mortgage company. Card payments online or by phone carry a 2.5% service fee and take three business days to process, the Treasurer’s page says.
How assessments work
The Real Estate Assessor revalues every property in the city every year at 100% of fair market value, as Virginia law requires. Assessments are finished by March 31 and take effect July 1, using sales from the calendar year before: 2025 sales set the values for July 1, 2026. New additions, demolitions and new buildings are picked up in the quarter after they are finished.
For 2026 the city’s total taxable value rose 3.66% to $30.44 billion, and the average assessed value of a home rose 3.85% to $339,760, the assessor’s 2026 annual report says. Apartments rose most, at 6.45%; commercial values barely moved because downtown office buildings lost value.
Average home assessment by year built
More than a third of Norfolk’s 58,859 homes were built before 1950, the report shows.
How to appeal
You can challenge your assessment in two steps, under the assessor’s appeal process:
- Informal appeal with the assessor. Call 757-823-1343 for a conference with an appraiser, in person or by phone. The window opens when notices arrive in the spring and closes May 8 each year, or the next business day if May 8 falls on a weekend.
- Formal appeal to the Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments. File by the last business day of May. The board wants the original packet plus five full copies of everything you plan to present. At the hearing you get five minutes.
The assessor’s value is presumed correct; you must show it is above fair market value or not uniform with similar properties. Appeals filed after the deadlines can still be heard by the assessor, but not by the board until the next year. A separate board application is needed for each parcel.
Tax relief
The Department of Human Services runs real estate tax relief for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities and veterans. Applications are taken Feb. 1 through June 1 each year; call 757-823-1130. Military members and disabled veterans with personal property questions can call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 757-664-7884.
What this means for you
- The second-quarter bill is due Dec. 5; check that your lender has it if you pay through escrow.
- Read your assessment notice the week it arrives. The informal appeal deadline, May 8, comes fast.
- Look up your property’s assessed value on the city’s property search.
Related: Norfolk home prices, moving to Norfolk and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Norfolk?
The real estate tax rate is $1.23 per $100 of assessed value for fiscal 2027, unchanged from fiscal 2026. Property in the Downtown Improvement District pays $1.39.
When are Norfolk real estate taxes due?
Quarterly: Sept. 30 for July to September, Dec. 5 for October to December, March 31 for January to March and June 5 for April to June. Bills are mailed at least 30 days before each due date.
How do I appeal my Norfolk property assessment?
Call the Real Estate Assessor at 757-823-1343 for an informal appeal by May 8, or file with the Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments by the last business day of May. Notices go out in the spring.
What is the car tax rate in Norfolk?
Personal property tax on motor vehicles is $4.33 per $100 of assessed value, with state car tax relief at 50% for fiscal 2027. Those bills are due June 5.
Does Norfolk have property tax relief for seniors?
Yes. The Department of Human Services takes applications for real estate tax relief for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities and veterans from Feb. 1 through June 1. Call 757-823-1130.
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