Residential real estate taxes increased for most Northern Virginia home owners on July 1. Arlington has the lowest tax rate in Northern Virginia !!! We probably have the highest value assessments, but I think it's something to feel good about. Please note - Loudoun County, Town of Vienna and Town of Herndon and City of Falls Church has the highest rates. Below is a list of current tax rates for local jurisdictions.
FY 2011-2012 Residential Real estate Tax rates (all rates are per $100 of assessed value)
Arlington County - $0.958 + $0.125 for commercial properties
City of Alexandria - $0.998
Town of Clifton - $1.07
City of Fairfax - $0.965
Fairfax County - $1.07 + $0.11 for commercial properties
City of Falls Church- $1.27
Town of Herndon $0.265 + Fairfax Co tax
Loudoun County - $1.285
Prince William County - $1.204
Town of Vienna - $0.2421 + Fairfax Co tax
So how different would be the tax if your property was assessed at $500,000. In Arlington you would pay $4,790 in taxes per year, in Loudoun Co you would pay $6,425 - that is $1,635 more.