22205 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22205 (Arlington, Virginia) pay a median of $9,454/year in property taxes on homes valued at $1,070,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.88%, which is 31% above the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22205 is approximately $788, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Arlington County. This is $7,211 more than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22205 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 22209 (0.88%) and 23322 (0.88%).

In Arlington, property taxes represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $192,951, 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.