Wythe County Property Tax Rate 2024 [Go To Different County]

Wythe County, Virginia Property Tax
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$559.00

Avg. 0.53% of home value

Yearly median tax in Wythe County

The median property tax in Wythe County, Virginia is $559 per year for a home worth the median value of $104,500. Wythe County collects, on average, 0.53% of a property's assessed fair market value as property tax.

Wythe County has one of the lowest median property tax rates in the country, with only two thousand three hundred eight of the 3143 counties collecting a lower property tax than Wythe County.

The average yearly property tax paid by Wythe County residents amounts to about 1.27% of their yearly income. Wythe County is ranked 2304th of the 3143 counties for property taxes as a percentage of median income.

You can use the Virginia property tax map to the left to compare Wythe County's property tax to other counties in Virginia. Falls Church city collects the highest property tax in Virginia, levying an average of $6,005.00 (0.94% of median home value) yearly in property taxes, while Buchanan County has the lowest property tax in the state, collecting an average tax of $284.00 (0.46% of median home value) per year.

To compare Wythe County with property tax rates in other states, see our map of property taxes by state.

Wythe County Property Tax Rate

Because Wythe County uses a complicated formula to determine the property tax owed on any individual property, it's not possible to condense it to a simple tax rate, like you could with an income or sales tax.

Instead, we provide property tax information based on the statistical median of all taxable properties in Wythe County. The median property tax amount is based on the median Wythe County property value of $104,500. You can use these numbers as a reliable benchmark for comparing Wythe County's property taxes with property taxes in other areas.

Our data allows you to compare Wythe County's property taxes by median property tax in dollars, median property tax as a percentage of home value, and median property tax as a percentage of the Wythe County median household income.

Note: This page provides general information about property taxes in Wythe County. If you need specific tax information or property records about a property in Wythe County, contact the Wythe County Tax Assessor's Office.

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Wythe County Property Tax Appeal

Wythe County calculates the property tax due based on the fair market value of the home or property in question, as determined by the Wythe County Property Tax Assessor. Each property is individually t each year, and any improvements or additions made to your property may increase its appraised value.

As a property owner, you have the right to appeal the property tax amount you are charged and request a reassessment if you believe that the value determined by the Wythe County Tax Assessor's office is incorrect. To appeal the Wythe County property tax, you must contact the Wythe County Tax Assessor's Office.

You will be provided with a property tax appeal form, on which you will provide the tax assessor's current appraisal of your property as well as your proposed appraisal and a description of why you believe your appraisal is more accurate.

Previous appraisals, expert opinions, and appraisals for similar properties may be attached to the appeal as supporting documentation. If your appeal is successful, your property will be reassessed at a lower valuation and your Wythe County property taxes will be lowered accordingly.

If your appeal is denied, you still have the option to re-appeal the decision. If no further administrative appeals can be made, you can appeal your Wythe County tax assessment in court.

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Wythe County Property Tax Assessor

The Wythe County Tax Assessor is responsible for assessing the fair market value of properties within Wythe County and determining the property tax rate that will apply. The Tax Assessor's office can also provide property tax history or property tax records for a property. These property tax records are excellent sources of information when buying a new property or appealing a recent appraisal.

Most county assessors' offices are located in or near the county courthouse or the local county administration building. You can look up the Wythe County Assessor's contact information here (opens in external website).

What is the Wythe County Property Tax?

Proceeds from the Wythe County Personal Property Tax are used locally to fund school districts, public transport, infrastructure, and other municipal government projects. Property tax income is almost always used for local projects and services, and does not go to the federal or state budget.

Unlike other taxes which are restricted to an individual, the Wythe County Property Tax is levied directly on the property. Unpaid property tax can lead to a property tax lien, which remains attached to the property's title and is the responsibility of the current owner of the property. Tax liens are not affected by transferring or selling the property, or even filing for bankruptcy. Property tax delinquency can result in additional fees and interest, which are also attached to the property title.

In cases of extreme property tax delinquency, the Wythe County Tax Board may seize the delinquent property and offer it for sale at a public tax foreclosure auction, often at a price well under market value. Proceeds of the sale first go to pay the property's tax lien, and additional proceeds may be remitted to the original owner.

Wythe County Homestead Exemption

For properties considered the primary residence of the taxpayer, a homestead exemption may exist. The Wythe County Homestead Exemption can reduce the appraised valuation of a primary residence before calculating the property tax owed, resulting in a lower annual property tax rate for owner-occupied homes.

Getting a Homestead Exemption may also help protect your home from being repossessed in the case of a property tax lien due to unpaid Wythe County property taxes or other types of other debt.

In most counties, you must specifically submit a homestead exemption application to your county tax assessor in order to enjoy the tax reduction and other benefits available. To get a copy of the Wythe County Homestead Exemption Application, call the Wythe County Assessor's Office and ask for details on the homestead exemption program. You can also ask about other exemptions that may exist for veterans, seniors, low-income families, or property used for certain purposes such as farmland or open space.

Wythe County Property Tax Deduction

You can usually deduct 100% of your Wythe County property taxes from your taxable income on your Federal Income Tax Return as an itemized deduction. Virginia may also let you deduct some or all of your Wythe County property taxes on your Virginia income tax return.

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