22443 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22443 (Colonial Beach, Virginia) pay a median of $1,571/year in property taxes on homes valued at $243,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.65%, which is 4% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22443 is approximately $131, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Westmoreland County. This is $672 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22443 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24230 (0.65%) and 24175 (0.65%).

In Colonial Beach, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $57,366, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Westmoreland County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. Westmoreland County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents, as well as Land Use Taxation for qualifying farm and forestal property — apply with the Westmoreland County Assessor if you meet income and age thresholds. File your exemption request with the Westmoreland County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure proper tax classification.