24236 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 24236 (Damascus, Virginia) pay a median of $802/year in property taxes on homes valued at $139,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.58%, which is 15% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 24236 is approximately $67, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Washington County. This is $1,441 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 24236 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 23123 (0.58%) and 22727 (0.58%).

In Damascus, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $33,846, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Washington County determines all assessments locally without statewide reassessment rules at closing. Washington County provides a circuit breaker credit for seniors 65+ and disabled owners with income under the county threshold, and Land Use Taxation for farm/forest parcels. Visit the Washington County Assessor to apply for relief programs and confirm your assessed value is accurate within 30 days of purchase.