What are property taxes in Goochland County, VA?

Goochland County’s real estate tax rate is $0.53 per $100 of assessed value, one of the lowest rates in the Richmond area. On a $718,445 home, the county’s median sale price over the past 12 months, that’s about $3,808 a year. Homes inside the Tuckahoe Creek Service District pay an extra $0.32 per $100. Bills are due June 5 and December 5, and vehicles are taxed separately at $3.75 per $100, or $2.99 for vehicles that qualify for Virginia’s Personal Property Tax Relief.

When we Googled “What are property taxes in Goochland County, VA?” on Nov. 6, 2026, Google’s AI Overview answered: “Property taxes in Goochland County, Virginia, are based on a real estate tax rate of $0.53 per $100 of assessed value.” It listed “Real Estate Tax: $0.53 per $100 of assessed value,” “Tuckahoe Creek Service District (Ad Valorem Tax): $0.32 per $100 of assessed value (applied to properties within this specific district in addition to the base real estate tax),” and common personal property rates of “$3.75” for general vehicles and “$2.99” for PPTRA vehicles.

That’s right, and I checked it against the county’s own tax pages. I’m Daniel Keeton, Broker and Founder of Keeton & Co. Our agents help buyers and sellers in Manakin-Sabot, Oilville, Centerville and the rest of Goochland every week. Here’s what the rate means for your actual bill and your move.

How much are property taxes on a typical Goochland County home?

The formula is simple: assessed value ÷ 100 × the rate. Goochland assesses at market value, so your assessment should track what homes like yours sell for.

Home value	Goochland County ($0.53)	Inside Tuckahoe Creek SD ($0.53 + $0.32)
$350,000	$1,855	$2,975
$500,000	$2,650	$4,250
$718,445 (county median sale price)	$3,808	$6,107
$900,000	$4,770	$7,650

Rates: Goochland County Tax Rates page and Board Resolution 6636, accessed Nov. 6, 2026. Median sale price: $718,445.50 across 458 closed sales, Nov. 1, 2025 to Oct. 31, 2026 (Keeton & Co analysis of CVR MLS data).

Keep in mind the median sale price isn’t your assessment. Assessments lag the market, and new construction is often assessed in stages, so look up your parcel before you budget. The Tuckahoe Creek add-on only applies on the east end of the county. Your listing or tax bill should say whether you’re in that district.

When are Goochland County property taxes due?

Tax	Due date	Notes
Real estate, first half	June 5	Billed twice a year
Real estate, second half	December 5	Same schedule as Henrico and Chesterfield
Personal property / vehicles	Per Treasurer bill	General rate $3.75; PPTRA vehicles $2.99

Source: Goochland County Treasurer FAQ and Tax Rates page, accessed Nov. 6, 2026.

If you have an escrow account, your lender pays the real estate halves, but check that your servicer has Goochland’s dates. Moving from a locality with a different second-half date? Put December 5 on your calendar.

How does Goochland compare with nearby counties?

Locality	Real estate rate per $100	Tax on a $718,445 home
Goochland County	$0.53	$3,808
Hanover County	$0.81	$5,819
Henrico County	$0.83	$5,963
Chesterfield County	$0.89	$6,394
City of Richmond	$1.20	$8,621

Rates from each locality’s published tax pages, as reported in our guides on Henrico, Chesterfield and Richmond property taxes. Same $718,445 value used for comparison only; Goochland’s median is higher than those counties’.

Goochland’s rate is clearly lower. The catch is home prices: the county’s 12-month median was $718,445, so the annual bill on a typical sale still lands near $3,800 before any service-district add-on. Don’t pick a county on the tax rate alone. Commute, lot size, schools and the kind of house you can buy for your budget matter more. Our guide on whether Goochland County is a good place to live covers the rest.

What is the Goochland County car tax?

The AI Overview lists general personal property, automobiles and trucks at $3.75 per $100 of assessed value, and PPTRA (Personal Property Tax Relief Act) vehicles at $2.99. Machinery and tools are $1.00, and aircraft and boats are $3.75. If you register a car in Goochland after you move, update your address with the DMV and the Commissioner of the Revenue so the bill goes to the right place.

Can I get Goochland County property tax relief?

Yes, if you qualify. Goochland has a real estate tax relief program for elderly and disabled owners. Published application materials describe these criteria: age 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled, household income of $67,000 or less (with a $10,000 exclusion for certain non-owner relatives), net worth of $250,000 or less excluding the home and up to 10 acres, and relief of up to $1,000. Applications have historically been due in early March. Confirm the current year’s limits and deadline with the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-556-5807 before you treat any of those figures as absolute. Qualifying disabled veterans may also be eligible for exemptions through the Commissioner.

Requirement	Published Goochland rule (confirm with Commissioner)
Age or disability	65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled
Income	≤ $67,000 (with noted relative exclusion)
Net worth	≤ $250,000, excluding the home and up to 10 acres
Benefit	Up to $1,000
Typical deadline	Early March (confirm current year)

What should buyers and sellers in Goochland know about taxes?

Situation	What to do
Buying	Use the county’s assessed value, not the list price, to estimate taxes. Ask your lender how much escrow they’ll collect at closing.
Buying in Tuckahoe Creek SD	Add the $0.32 district rate. Confirm district status on the tax bill or with the county.
Selling	Taxes are prorated at closing. If you’ve prepaid a half, you’ll get credit for the months after closing.
Buying new construction	Expect a supplemental bill when the house is finished and assessed.
65 or older	Ask the Commissioner about relief before the March deadline.

Pros and cons of Goochland’s tax picture

Pros	Cons
$0.53 rate is among the lowest in the Richmond area	Higher home prices mean the typical bill still lands near $3,800
Senior and disability relief available	Tuckahoe Creek SD adds $0.32 on the east end
Same June 5 / December 5 schedule as Henrico and Chesterfield	Rising assessments still raise bills even when the rate stays flat

The bottom line

At $0.53 per $100, Goochland’s rate is a real advantage, but at today’s prices most buyers will still budget roughly $3,800 a year on a median-priced home, more if you’re in the Tuckahoe Creek Service District. If you’re thinking of buying, our agents can show you what that looks like on specific homes. If you’re selling, get a free home value estimate and see what your house would sell for. You can also start a home search or contact us. Call 804-373-2223.

Tax information from Goochland County Tax Rates page, Resolution 6636 and Treasurer FAQ, accessed Nov. 6, 2026. Confirm your bill with the Goochland County Treasurer and relief rules with the Commissioner of the Revenue. AI Overview quoted from Google, captured Nov. 6, 2026. Market data: Keeton & Co analysis of CVR MLS data, Nov. 1, 2025 to Oct. 31, 2026. This is general information, not tax advice. Written by Daniel Keeton, Broker & Founder. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.