Albemarle County Property Tax: Pay, Lookup, Calculate & Avoid Late Penalties
Use this Albemarle County property tax guide to find the official payment portal, look up real estate and personal property bills, calculate tax from assessed value, understand the June and December due dates, handle escrow or mortgage payments, review reassessment increases, apply for tax relief and appeal an assessment before the deadline.
Albemarle property tax quick answer: what to do first
Most users need one of five tasks: pay a bill, look up a property, calculate the tax, fix an assessment, or check tax relief. Use the right county page first so you do not waste time on the wrong office.
Fast task board
- 1Need to pay or print a receipt? Use the official Albemarle County tax payment portal.
- 2Need property details or assessment? Use Albemarle GIS / real estate assessment tools and check parcel, value, improvements and history.
- 3Need to estimate tax? Divide assessed value by 100, then multiply by $0.894 for the real estate rate.
- 4Need elderly or disabled tax relief? Use the county relief program. Renewal and first-time filing deadlines are strict.
- 5Need to challenge value? Contact the Assessor first, then use administrative review or Board of Equalization appeal when available.
Official live-task links
Find bill
Search by property, account, bill, owner or parcel information.
Check value
Verify assessment, land, improvements and reassessment notice.
Pay or appeal
Pay by deadline, or contact the assessor before appeal windows close.
Save proof
Keep confirmation, receipt, parcel ID and tax year together.
How to look up Albemarle County property taxes online
The official tax portal is for payment and bill history. GIS and real estate assessment tools are better for property characteristics, maps and reassessment review.
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Open the official tax portal
Use this for bills, balances, payments and historical online payments.
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Go to AlbemarleCountyTaxes.org. Confirm that the page is for Albemarle County, Virginia before entering payment information.
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Search by the strongest identifier you have
Parcel/account searches are cleaner than partial names.
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Use parcel ID, account number, bill number or address from your statement if available. If searching by owner name, verify the property address and tax year before paying.
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Use GIS for assessment and parcel research
Do not use the payment screen as your only property-data source.
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Open Albemarle GIS Web for parcel-level research. Use it to review parcel location, tax map, assessment information, property card details and surrounding parcels.
| Task | Use This Tool | Check Before Acting |
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| Pay real estate tax | AlbemarleCountyTaxes.org | Tax year, property address, balance, fee and receipt. |
| Find assessed value | GIS / assessment pages | Value year, land, building, improvement and neighborhood change. |
| Mortgage/escrow check | Tax portal + lender statement | Whether lender actually paid before June 25 / Dec 5. |
| Print receipt | Tax payment portal | Posted status, payment date and amount. |
| Question property data | County Assessor | Call 434-296-5856 if assessment details look wrong. |
Albemarle County property tax payment options
Albemarle offers online, phone, mail, kiosk, drop box, in-person and mortgage-company payment options. Choose the route based on timing, fees and whether the payment is current or delinquent.
Online payment
Use the official tax portal for current and historical online tax payments. Credit card, e-check and PayPal-style options may be available through the payment system.
Phone payment
Call 866-820-5450 for real estate or personal property tax payment by phone.
Mail payment
Make checks payable to County of Albemarle. Mail check payments to P.O. Box 7604, Merrifield, VA 22116-7604.
24/7 kiosk
The automated tax payment kiosk is at the McIntire Road building, on the side facing Preston Avenue, and accepts cash, checks and credit cards.
| Payment Method | Official Detail | Best Use | Important Tip |
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| Online | AlbemarleCountyTaxes.org | Fast bill lookup and payment | Save confirmation and check posting later. |
| Phone | 866-820-5450 | Card/e-check payment by phone | Have bill/account number ready. |
| E-check | No fee listed in payment options | Avoiding card convenience fees | Confirm routing/account numbers carefully. |
| P.O. Box 7604, Merrifield, VA 22116-7604 | Check payment | Must be postmarked by due date to be on time. | |
| Drop box | 401 McIntire Road; 1600 5th Street seasonal window | After-hours check/money order drop | Do not place cash in drop boxes. |
| In person | 401 McIntire Road, 1st floor, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Staff help or mixed payment questions | Card/debit convenience fees apply. |
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Confirm the correct bill before payment
Wrong-year and wrong-parcel payments create avoidable problems.
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Check property address, account/parcel, owner name, tax year, first-half or second-half amount, penalties, interest and convenience fee before submitting payment.
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Use e-check when fees matter
Card fees can add up on large real estate bills.
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Albemarle’s payment-options page lists electronic checks with no fee. Card payments have convenience fees, so review the final total before submitting.
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Save proof and verify posting
Especially important near June 25 and December 5.
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Save the receipt, confirmation number, payment date and amount. Re-check the portal later. If the payment does not appear, contact Revenue Administration at 434-296-5851 or payments@albemarle.org.
Albemarle County property tax calculator: assessment ÷ 100 × $0.894
Albemarle County lists the real estate tax rate for residential, commercial and land property as $0.894 per $100 of assessed value. Use this for a quick estimate before relief, supplemental bills or special account adjustments.
Basic formula
Assessed Value ÷ 100 × Real Estate Rate = Estimated Annual Real Estate Tax
| Assessed Value | Formula | Estimated Annual Tax | Estimated Half Bill |
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| $300,000 | 300,000 ÷ 100 × 0.894 | $2,682 | $1,341 |
| $500,000 | 500,000 ÷ 100 × 0.894 | $4,470 | $2,235 |
| $750,000 | 750,000 ÷ 100 × 0.894 | $6,705 | $3,352.50 |
| $1,000,000 | 1,000,000 ÷ 100 × 0.894 | $8,940 | $4,470 |
Assessment is not the bill
The assessment is the taxable property value. The tax bill applies the rate and any account-specific charges, relief or adjustments.
First and second halves
Albemarle bills property taxes in two halves. Estimate the half-bill by dividing the annual estimate by two.
2026 reassessment effect
Albemarle reported the 2026 total tax base increased 6.17% over the 2025 year-end base due to reassessment, with neighborhood changes varying.
Albemarle County tax deadlines, late penalty and interest
The county’s deadline page applies these dates to real estate, tangible personal property, machinery and tools, mobile homes and public service property.
| Item | Official Deadline / Rule | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| First half property tax | June 25 | Pay or confirm escrow payment before the date. |
| Second half property tax | December 5 | Check online balance in November and pay before due date. |
| Weekend/holiday due date | Extends to next business day | Still avoid waiting until the last day. |
| Late payment penalty | 10% or $10, whichever is greater | Pay as soon as possible to stop more costs. |
| Interest | 10% per year, accruing monthly until paid | Ask for exact payoff if late. |
| No bill received | Not a reliable excuse for late payment | Look up the bill online or call before the deadline. |
Albemarle real estate tax relief for elderly and/or permanently disabled residents
Albemarle County offers real estate tax relief for qualified residents who are age 65 or older and/or permanently and totally disabled. The program has income, net worth and filing-deadline rules.
Renewal deadline
The county lists April 1 as the renewal due date for people who previously received elderly/disabled real estate tax relief.
First-time deadline
The county’s deadline page lists October 31 as the first-time filer due date for this relief category.
2026 income/net worth note
For the 2026 renewal notice, Albemarle listed income no more than $100,650 and combined net worth not exceeding $321,000 as of December 31, 2025.
No late applications
The county deadline page says renewals or applications received after the filing due dates are not accepted.
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Check whether you are renewing or filing first time
The deadlines are different.
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If you received relief last year, use the renewal process by the listed renewal deadline. If applying for the first time, confirm the first-time application deadline and documents with the county.
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Prepare income, asset and disability/age proof
County eligibility depends on exact facts.
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Prepare proof of age or total/permanent disability, income documents, net-worth information, property ownership details and any county renewal notice or prior-year relief paperwork.
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Ask before the deadline if unsure
No late-filing rescue should be assumed.
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For help, contact Albemarle Finance and Budget at Tax@albemarle.org or 434-296-5852. Keep a copy of your application or certification renewal.
How to question or appeal an Albemarle County real estate assessment
Albemarle completed its 2026 reassessment and reported the total tax base increased 6.17%. Property owners were told to contact the Assessor first, then use administrative review or Board of Equalization appeal when necessary.
Assessment review checklist
- 1Check property facts: living area, year built, land size, condition, outbuildings, basement, garage and renovation data.
- 2Check comparable sales: focus on nearby, similar, arms-length sales before the assessment date.
- 3Check reassessment notice: compare new assessment against prior-year assessment and neighborhood trend.
- 4Call Assessor first: county guidance recommends contacting the Assessor before escalating.
- 5Use the right deadline: for 2026, administrative review was due March 2; BOE appeal was due March 30 or 30 days after administrative review result, whichever was later.
Appeal evidence to gather
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Review the property card and GIS information
Find factual errors before arguing market value.
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Use GIS and assessment tools to compare recorded data against the actual property. Look for incorrect bedrooms, baths, finished area, basement, garage, land area or condition.
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Contact the Office of the County Assessor
Start with a direct review question.
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Call 434-296-5856 and ask how to review your assessment. Be ready with parcel ID, address, owner name and evidence. For 2026, the county recommended contacting the Assessor first.
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File the formal path if unresolved
Do not miss the review or BOE appeal windows.
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If informal review does not solve the issue, follow the county’s administrative review or Board of Equalization instructions. Deadlines can change by tax year, so always confirm the current appeal dates on your notice or with the Assessor.
Albemarle personal property tax: vehicles, boats, mobile homes and trailers
Albemarle property tax searches often mix real estate and personal property. The due dates may be the same, but the valuation rules and tax rate are different.
Who pays personal property tax?
Owners of motor vehicles, motorcycles, boats, boat trailers, aircraft, campers, utility trailers and mobile homes classified as personal property may owe personal property tax.
Vehicle values
Albemarle follows Virginia rules and uses recognized pricing guides or cost-based methods, depending on property type.
Personal property rate
Albemarle lists vehicles, motorcycles, airplanes, boats, trailers, furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery and tools at $4.28 per $100 assessed value.
Mobile home note
A mobile home classified as personal property is taxed at the real estate rate for calendar year 2026 according to the county personal property page.
Use Albemarle e-statements to avoid missed tax notices
Albemarle offers digital statements for tax notices. This is useful for owners who travel, rent out property, use escrow, moved recently or want quicker access to real estate, personal property and business tax bills.
Why enroll
Electronic access can reduce missed mail risk and gives quicker online access to tax bills and notices.
Still verify balance
E-statements help with notices, but the tax portal is still where you confirm current balance and payment status.
Albemarle County tax contacts and office map
Use Revenue Administration for tax payments and most tax-account help. Use the Office of the County Assessor for real estate assessment questions.
Revenue Administration
Address: 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Payment help: 434-296-5851
Email: payments@albemarle.org
County Assessor
Assessment questions: 434-296-5856
Use for: value, property card, reassessment, appeal and land-use questions.
Tax relief / personal property
Tax relief / personal property: 434-296-5852
Email: Tax@albemarle.org
Map to Albemarle County Office Building
The Office of Revenue Administration is located on the 1st floor of the Albemarle County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road in Charlottesville.
Official Albemarle County property tax resources
Use these for live tasks. The most important instructions are already summarized above so you only leave this page to search, pay, file or verify.
Albemarle County property tax FAQs
Short answers for homeowners, buyers, escrow customers, landlords, seniors, disabled residents and vehicle owners.
QWhen are Albemarle County property taxes due?▾
The first-half due date is June 25 and the second-half due date is December 5. If the date falls on a weekend, it automatically extends to the next business day.
QWhere do I pay Albemarle County property taxes online?▾
Use AlbemarleCountyTaxes.org, the official tax search and payment portal for real estate and personal property taxes.
QWhat is the Albemarle real estate tax rate?▾
Albemarle lists the real estate tax rate for residential, commercial and land property as $0.894 per $100 of assessed value.
QHow do I calculate the tax?▾
Divide assessed value by 100, then multiply by $0.894. For example, $500,000 ÷ 100 × $0.894 = $4,470 estimated annual real estate tax before relief or account-specific adjustments.
QWhat is the late-payment penalty?▾
Albemarle lists a late payment penalty of 10% or $10, whichever is greater, plus interest of 10% per year accruing every month until paid in full.
QCan I pay by phone?▾
Yes. Albemarle lists 866-820-5450 for real estate and personal property tax payment by phone.
QCan I pay by e-check with no fee?▾
Albemarle’s payment-options page lists electronic checks with no fee. Card payments may have convenience fees, so check the final payment screen.
QHow do I appeal my assessment?▾
Contact the County Assessor at 434-296-5856, review your property data and follow the administrative review or Board of Equalization process for the current tax year.
QDoes Albemarle offer tax relief for seniors or disabled residents?▾
Yes. Albemarle offers real estate tax relief for qualified elderly and/or permanently disabled residents. Renewal and first-time filing deadlines apply, and eligibility depends on age or disability, income and net worth.
QIs PropertyTaxUSA.org official?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent informational guide. Verify current balances, payment status, appeal deadlines, tax relief rules and account-specific details with Albemarle County.
Bottom line
For Albemarle County property tax, think: look up the official bill → verify assessment → calculate with $0.894 per $100 → pay by June 25 and December 5 → save proof. Use Revenue Administration for payments and tax-account questions, and use the County Assessor for assessment, reassessment, property-card and appeal questions.
Independent guide notice: This page is not Albemarle County, the Office of Revenue Administration, the County Assessor, a payment processor or legal advice. Official county sources control rates, balances, due dates, relief eligibility, appeal deadlines and payment confirmation.