22203 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22203 (Arlington, Virginia) pay a median of $6,986/year in property taxes on homes valued at $809,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 28% above the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22203 is approximately $582, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Arlington County. This is $4,743 more than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22203 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 23427 (0.86%) and 23433 (0.86%).

In Arlington, property taxes represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $132,402, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Arlington County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard valuation. Arlington County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for elderly and disabled homeowners and a Land Use Taxation option for qualifying agricultural property — contact the Arlington County Assessor to confirm your eligibility. Submit any exemption applications to the Arlington County Assessor's office immediately after purchase to lock in your assessment classification.