Norfolk County
Norfolk County, Virginia
City of Norfolk 810 Union Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Tel: 757-664-6510
County Website: Norfolk county
Assessor Website: Norfolk county assessor
Norfolk County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Visit: https://www.norfolk.gov/311/Appeal-Process for General Information
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Determine the fair market value for your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal appeal.
- File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
If you disagree with the proposed assessed value as stated on your reassessment notice, you may schedule an informal appeal with this office by calling 757-823-1343. Informal appeals are basically a conference (in-person or by telephone) with an appraiser.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Norfolk county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Norfolk county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Norfolk county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Norfolk county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Norfolk county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Norfolk county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Norfolk county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Norfolk county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Norfolk county Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Norfolk County
Homes in Norfolk county have a median home value of $215,211.
Norfolk county home values are ranked 57 out of 133 counties in the state of Virginia for median home price. The average median home value in Virginia is $200,107. Covington county has the lowest median price at $64,822. Falls Church county has the highest median price at $812,393.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Norfolk county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~65%.
The median household income in Norfolk county is $53,026.
Compared to the state of Virginia and the United States, Norfolk county's median household income is lower than the state of Virginia's average median household income of $63,093 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Norfolk county's population has decreased from 261,250 in 1990 to 238,005 in 2020, a decrease of -8.9% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Virginia's population has grown from 6,189,197 in 1990 to 8,631,393 in 2020, an increase of 39% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Norfolk county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Virginia and the United States.
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