Property-tax appeals in Virginia
Deadlines, evidence, and a packet you file yourself — for homes, multifamily, and commercial property in Virginia.
State rules verified from public sources| Deadline rule | Deadlines are set by each locality, not by a single statewide date: first take the administrative appeal to the assessor/commissioner of the revenue by the date on your assessment notice; then file with the local Board of Equalization by the locality deadline (for example, Prince William County: July 1, 2026; Fauquier County: June 17, 2026). |
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| First hearing body | Assessor administrative review; then the Board of Equalization of real estate assessments (Va. Code 58.1-3370 et seq.); then circuit court under Va. Code 58.1-3984. |
| Who may represent you | The owner or an authorized representative may appeal; corporate appellants must document the representative authority (per Prince William County BOE procedures). |
At the Board, the assessor valuation is presumed correct and the taxpayer must rebut it by a preponderance of the evidence (58.1-3379(B)). The Board is expressly charged with INCREASING as well as decreasing assessments to equalize them (58.1-3379(A)), and on commercial, multifamily and industrial appeals the assessing officer may request an increase after filing, on at least 14 days notice (58.1-3379(D)) — price that risk into the filing decision. Income/expense statements and sales through December 31 before the assessment effective date are admissible if submitted by the locality application deadline.
What wins in Virginia
Homes are argued on comparable sales and uniformity. Income property is argued on the income approach — rent roll, expenses, and a supported cap rate. The packet builds the argument that matches your property type, with your evidence organised as exhibits.
Segments: Residential · Multifamily · Commercial · Pricing
Largest counties in Virginia
Fairfax County · Prince William County · Virginia Beach city · Loudoun County · Chesterfield County · Henrico County · Chesapeake city · Arlington County · Richmond city · Norfolk city · Newport News city · Stafford County · Alexandria city · Spotsylvania County · Hampton city · Albemarle County · Hanover County · Suffolk city · Montgomery County · Frederick County · Roanoke city · Roanoke County · Portsmouth city · Rockingham County
General information from public sources, not legal advice. Software, not representation. FairAppealPacket is not a law firm, a licensed appraiser, or a licensed property-tax consultant. We do not file, appear, or negotiate for you. You review, sign, and file your own appeal. No result is guaranteed.
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