What are property taxes in Powhatan County, VA?

Powhatan County’s real estate tax rate for calendar year 2026 is $0.77 per $100 of assessed value. On a $522,450 home, the county’s median sale price over the past 12 months, that’s about $4,023 a year. Vehicles and other personal property are taxed at $3.60 per $100. Bills are due June 5 and November 5, and qualifying seniors or disabled owners can apply for up to $1,600 in annual real estate tax relief.

When we asked Gemini “What are property taxes in Powhatan County, VA?” on Nov. 7, 2026, it answered: “For 2026, the property tax rates in Powhatan County, Virginia, are: Real Estate: $0.77 per $100 of assessed value (assessed at 100% of fair market value). Personal Property (vehicles, campers, motorcycles): $3.60 per $100 of assessed value. Qualifying personal-use vehicles may be eligible for Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) relief on the first $20,000 of value. Business Personal Property: $3.60 per $100 of assessed value. Machinery & Tools: $3.60 per $100 of assessed value.”

That’s right, and I checked it against the county’s own Tax Rates pages. I’m Daniel Keeton, Broker and Founder of Keeton & Co. Our agents help buyers and sellers across Powhatan every week. Here’s what the rate means for your actual bill and your move.

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

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

Home value	Annual tax @ $0.77
$350,000	$2,695
$522,450 (county median sale price)	About $4,023
$650,000	$5,005
$750,000	$5,775

Rates: Powhatan County Tax Rates page (powhatanva.gov), accessed Nov. 7, 2026. Median sale price: $522,450 across 414 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. I didn’t find a special fire, sanitary or CDA add-on rate on Powhatan’s published tax pages the way you see in some neighboring counties, so don’t invent one for your estimate until the tax bill says otherwise.

When are Powhatan County property taxes due?

Tax	Due date	Notes
Real estate, first half	June 5	Billed twice a year
Real estate, second half	November 5	2026 second-half bills mailed around Oct. 1
Personal property / vehicles	June 5 and November 5	Rate $3.60 per $100
Tax relief applications	Jan. 1 – Mar. 1	Apply in person
Land use filing	Sept. 1 – Nov. 1	Separate from relief

Source: Powhatan County Tax Calendar, Real Estate Tax Rate page and Treasurer page, accessed Nov. 7, 2026.

If you have an escrow account, your lender pays the real estate halves, but confirm your servicer has Powhatan’s November 5 second-half date — that’s earlier than the December 5 schedule in Henrico and Chesterfield. After the deadline, the county publishes a 10% penalty, with interest at 10% per year from the first of the month after the due date.

How does Powhatan compare with nearby counties?

Locality	Real estate rate per $100	Tax on a $522,450 home
Powhatan County	$0.77	About $4,023
Hanover County	$0.81	About $4,232
Henrico County	$0.83	About $4,336
Chesterfield County	$0.89	About $4,650
City of Richmond	$1.20	About $6,269

Rates from each locality’s published tax pages, as reported in our guides on Chesterfield and Hanover property taxes. Same $522,450 value used for comparison only.

Powhatan’s rate sits below Chesterfield and the city. The catch is home prices: the county’s 12-month median was $522,450, so the annual bill on a typical sale still lands near $4,000. Don’t pick a county on the tax rate alone. Commute, lot size and the kind of house you can buy for your budget matter more. Our guide on whether Powhatan County is a good place to live covers the rest, and our Powhatan County page is a good starting point for local inventory.

What is the Powhatan County car tax?

Gemini lists personal property, including vehicles, campers and motorcycles, at $3.60 per $100 of assessed value, with the same $3.60 rate for business personal property and machinery and tools. It also notes that qualifying personal-use vehicles may get Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief on the first $20,000 of value. If you register a car in Powhatan after you move, update your address with the DMV and the Commissioner of the Revenue so the bill goes to the right place. Specially equipped vehicles and volunteer fire and rescue vehicles are listed at $0.00 on the county Tax Rates page.

Can I get Powhatan County property tax relief?

Yes, if you qualify. Powhatan’s real estate tax relief program for elderly and disabled owners publishes these rules (effective Jan. 1, 2026):

Requirement	Published Powhatan rule (confirm with Commissioner)
Age or disability	65 by Dec. 31 of the prior year, or handicapped
Household gross income	Less than $75,000
Net worth	Less than $250,000, excluding the home and 2 acres
Benefit	Up to $1,600 per year
How / when to apply	In person, Jan. 1 – Mar. 1
Contact	Commissioner of the Revenue, 804-598-5616

Source: Powhatan County Real Estate Tax Relief page, accessed Nov. 7, 2026. Confirm the current year’s limits before you treat any figure as absolute.

What should buyers and sellers in Powhatan 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.
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 / disabled	Ask the Commissioner about relief before the March 1 deadline.
Moving from Henrico or Chesterfield	Note Powhatan’s November 5 second-half due date.

Pros and cons of Powhatan’s tax picture

Pros	Cons
$0.77 rate is lower than Chesterfield and the city	Higher home prices mean the typical bill still lands near $4,000
Senior and disability relief up to $1,600	Assessments still raise bills even when the rate stays flat
Clear June 5 / November 5 schedule	Second half is earlier than Henrico and Chesterfield’s December 5

The bottom line

At $0.77 per $100, Powhatan’s 2026 rate is straightforward to budget, but at today’s prices most buyers will still plan roughly $4,000 a year on a median-priced home. 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 Powhatan County Tax Rates, Tax Calendar, Real Estate Tax Relief and Treasurer pages, accessed Nov. 7, 2026. Confirm your bill with the Powhatan County Treasurer and relief rules with the Commissioner of the Revenue. Gemini answer quoted as captured Nov. 7, 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. 7, 2026.