Taxes in Loudoun County

About Loudoun County Taxes

Real Estate and Personal Property tax rates are set in early April by the Board of Supervisors.
The Commissioner of Revenue then assesses Real Estate and Personal Property tax values.
Annual tax bills are then prepared and mailed by the Treasurer. Personal Property bills are mailed in early April, Real Estate bills are mailed in early May.
There is no local income tax.
To get text alerts about taxes, including notices of upcoming deadlines, text TAXES to 888777.
See a detailed list of Tax Rates.

As of January 1, 2019, Loudoun County assumed responsibility for billing and collecting real estate taxes in most incorporated towns.
On January 1, 2020, the county assumed responsible for billing and collecting personal property taxes in some of Loudoun’s incorporated towns.
On January 1, 2020, the county assumed responsibility for billing, collecting and administering of business tangible personal property tax for the towns of Leesburg, Middleburg and Round Hill.
View details about taxes in incorporated towns.

Most businesses, including those which are home-based, are subject to a gross receipts tax and a personal property tax on business equipment.
For more information, or to obtain the required forms, visit the Commissioner of the Revenue .

As of July 1, 2018, a Vehicle License Fee of $25.00 is assessed each tax year.
Billing for the vehicle license fee started January 1, 2019 for Loudoun County.
On January 1, 2020, the county assumed responsible for billing and collecting vehicle license fees for most incorporated towns.
Anyone who has questions may contact the Loudoun County Treasurer’s Office at 703-777-0280 or by email Opens a New Window. .

Loudoun County collects personal property taxes on automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, boats, campers, mobile homes, trailers, and aircraft.
Personal property taxes are due May 5 and October 5. Note: The May 5, 2020, personal property tax deadline has been extended to June 5, 2020.
Personal Property Tax Rate: $4.20 per $100
A vehicle has situs for taxation in the county, or if it is registered to a county address with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
The assessment on these vehicles is determined by the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Check your personal property tax status or make payments.

Real estate taxes are based on real property assessments and the real property tax rate, which is set annually by the Board of Supervisors.
Real estate in Virginia is assessed at 100% of its fair market value.
Loudoun County real estate taxes are collected twice a year. The due dates are June 5 and December 5.
The 2020 Real Property Tax Rate for Regular District 1: $1.035 per $100 in assessed value.
Have questions about real property assessments or fair market valuations? Visit the Commissioner of the Revenue.
View specific parcel information at Loudoun County Real Estate Tax, Assessment and Parcel Database

If real estate is used for agricultural, forestal or open space purposes, the owner may apply to have the land assessed for this use, which in most cases results in a lower assessed value.
Learn more about the Land Use Assessment Program.

Loudoun County offers real estate or personal property tax relief for qualifying elderly and permanently and totally disabled individuals.
Learn more.

Property owners who substantially renovate or rehabilitate residential properties may be eligible for a partial exemption from real estate taxation.
Apply using this application (PDF) Opens a New Window. .

6% on nonfood items
2.5% on food items for home consumption
6% for communications including telephone (commercial, residential, wireless, and VOIP), cable TV, satellite TV, and radio (note: Internet access service is a nontaxable item)

The Commissioner of the Revenue can assist you in preparing state income tax returns, getting necessary forms, and answer questions about state income taxes.
The Virginia Department of Taxation also offers assistance with state income taxes