Arlington Property Tax: Pay Online, Search Assessments, Calculate Your Bill & Appeal Value
Use this Arlington property tax guide when you need to pay a real estate tax bill, find property assessment data, calculate a 2026 estimate, understand the June and October installment due dates, update a billing address, handle escrow confusion, apply for real estate tax relief, or appeal an assessment before the deadline.
What Arlington property tax searchers usually need first
Arlington County has separate official routes for payment, assessment data, relief and appeals. Start by identifying whether your issue is about the bill, the assessed value, the property record or eligibility for relief.
Fast action board
- 1Need to pay or see payment history? Use the Customer Assessment and Payment Portal, known as CAPP. Arlington says CAPP lets users pay bills online, see payment history, receive email notifications and manage other bills.
- 2Need due dates? Real estate taxes are billed in two equal installments: June 15 and October 5.
- 3Mortgage escrow? Arlington says if your taxes are set up to be paid by your mortgage company, you normally will not receive a bill unless the Treasurer does not receive mortgage-company payment.
- 4Need assessed value or property record? Use Arlington’s property data search or contact the Department of Real Estate Assessments at 703-228-3920.
- 5Need to calculate 2026 tax? Divide assessed value by 100 and multiply by $1.053.
- 6Need relief? The 2026 Real Estate Tax Relief deadline is November 16, 2026; submit by March 31 for a timely adjusted bill.
Official live-task links
Search record
Use property data search for assessment and parcel details.
Check bill
Use CAPP for payment balance, history and bill actions.
Pay or fix
Treasurer handles payment; DREA handles property facts and value.
Relief or appeal
Use relief deadlines and assessment appeal deadlines carefully.
How to look up Arlington property tax and assessment records
For Arlington, “property tax lookup” can mean two different things: the tax payment account in CAPP, or the real estate assessment record in the property data search. Use both when reviewing a bill.
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Use CAPP for tax bill and payment records
Best for balances, payment history, online payment and notifications.
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Open Arlington CAPP. Search or sign in, verify the property and tax year, then review balance, payment history and due installment before paying.
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Use property data search for assessment information
Best for assessed value, owner, property facts and Land Book-style data.
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Open Arlington Property Data Search. Review owner, property address, RPC/parcel details, assessment value, land, improvements and any facts that may affect value.
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Match the record before paying
This matters for condos, recent sales and escrow accounts.
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Check owner, property address, tax year, installment, assessment, payment history and mortgage/escrow status. If you recently bought or sold the property, compare CAPP with settlement documents.
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Use written request for billing address change
Do not rely on a phone note for address changes.
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Arlington says billing-address changes must be made in writing to the Department of Real Estate Assessments. Use the official change of address form if available for your situation.
| Need | Best Official Tool / Office | What To Check |
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| Pay bill | CAPP / Treasurer | Tax year, installment, balance, payment history and receipt. |
| Assessment value | Property Data Search / DREA | Assessed value, land, improvement value, property characteristics. |
| Escrow question | Mortgage company first, then Treasurer | Whether lender has paid, scheduled or missed the installment. |
| Appeal value | DREA / Board of Equalization | Assessment notice, market evidence, review deadline, BOE deadline. |
| Tax relief | Real Estate Tax Relief Program / DHS | Age/disability, title, residency, income, assets and filing deadline. |
How to pay Arlington County real estate taxes online
The Treasurer collects real estate taxes. CAPP is the main self-service payment portal for bills, payment history and online management.
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Open the official CAPP portal
Start from Arlington’s own payment portal before entering payment details.
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Go to CAPP. Arlington says CAPP can be used to pay bills online, receive email notifications, update mailing address, pay business fees, pay water and utility bills and see payment history.
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Confirm installment and tax year
Arlington real estate taxes are split into two installments.
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Check whether you are paying the June 15 first installment, October 5 second installment, a prior balance, interest or a delinquent notice. Save the confirmation after payment.
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Check escrow before paying directly
Avoid duplicate payment after a mortgage-company transfer.
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If your taxes are supposed to be paid by a mortgage escrow account and you receive a bill, Arlington says to contact your mortgage company. If your mortgage was recently paid off, you should expect to receive the bill and be responsible for payment.
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Call CAPP support if the portal looks wrong
Do not pay twice before checking with the Treasurer.
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For online payment help or general vehicle/real estate tax billing questions, Arlington lists CAPP Customer Service at 703-228-4000, Option 8, and capp@arlingtonva.us.
| Payment Situation | What Arlington Says / Implies | User Action |
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| Online payment | Use CAPP payment portal | Verify property, installment, year and balance before submitting. |
| Mortgage escrow | You normally do not receive a bill unless mortgage-company payment is not received | Call lender first if you unexpectedly receive a bill. |
| Recently paid off mortgage | Owner should receive bill and be responsible for paying taxes | Create CAPP reminder for June and October installments. |
| Delinquent notice | Treasurer Compliance handles delinquent notices | Call 703-228-4000, Option 4, or email TreasurerCompliance@arlingtonva.us. |
| Mailed payment | Treasurer highlights USPS postmark timing concerns | Mail early and keep proof; do not assume mailing date equals postmark date. |
Arlington real estate tax due dates and late-payment risk
Arlington real estate tax is billed in two equal installments each year. The due dates are easy to remember, but escrow, recent sales and mailed payments can cause mistakes.
| Date / Event | What It Means | What To Do |
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| January | Annual assessments are posted/mailed to owners | Review value immediately and compare property facts. |
| March 2, 2026 | 2026 Department of Real Estate Assessments review deadline | File first-level review with evidence if value or facts are wrong. |
| April 15, 2026 | 2026 Board of Equalization appeal deadline | File BOE appeal if needed, especially if DREA review result is not received by April 1. |
| June 15 | First real estate tax installment due | Pay or verify escrow posting before the due date. |
| October 5 | Second real estate tax installment due | Pay or verify escrow posting before the due date. |
| November 16, 2026 | 2026 Real Estate Tax Relief final filing deadline | Apply earlier; March 31 is recommended for a timely adjusted bill. |
How to calculate Arlington County property tax
Arlington’s formula is simple: real estate assessment × tax rate = tax. For calendar year 2026, the adopted real estate tax rate is $1.053 per $100 of assessed value.
Step 1: Find assessment
Use Arlington Property Data Search to find the assessed value for the tax year.
Step 2: Divide by 100
Because Arlington’s rate is stated per $100 of assessed value, divide the assessment by 100.
Step 3: Multiply by rate
For 2026, multiply by 1.053 to estimate annual county real estate tax before account-specific items.
| Assessed Value | Formula Using 2026 Rate | Estimated Annual Tax |
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| $500,000 | 500,000 ÷ 100 × 1.053 | $5,265.00 |
| $750,000 | 750,000 ÷ 100 × 1.053 | $7,897.50 |
| $882,900 | 882,900 ÷ 100 × 1.053 | $9,296.94 |
| $1,000,000 | 1,000,000 ÷ 100 × 1.053 | $10,530.00 |
| $1,250,000 | 1,250,000 ÷ 100 × 1.053 | $13,162.50 |
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Search the assessed value
Do not use Zillow or purchase price as the tax base.
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Use Arlington Property Data Search and note the county assessed value for the correct tax year.
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Use the current county tax rate
Rates can change every calendar year.
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For 2026, Arlington adopted $1.053 per $100 of assessed value. For later years, use the official adopted rate or the tax bill rather than an old blog post.
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Check CAPP for final balance
Calculation is only an estimate.
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The live bill can include partial payments, escrow payments, interest, credits, relief, adjustments or delinquent balances. Use CAPP for the final amount due.
Who fixes what in Arlington property tax
This office split is the key to solving most Arlington tax problems quickly.
| Your Problem | Correct Office | What To Prepare |
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| Pay bill / receipt / balance | Treasurer / CAPP | CAPP account, property address, tax year, installment and payment confirmation. |
| Online payment problem | CAPP Customer Service | Screenshot, confirmation, card/eCheck info, email and error message. |
| Delinquent notice | Treasurer Compliance | Notice, account details, payment history and contact info. |
| Value too high | Department of Real Estate Assessments | Assessment notice, comparable sales, photos, condition, property-data errors. |
| Billing address wrong | DREA written address-change route | Owner, parcel/RPC, old mailing address, new mailing address and signature. |
| Tax relief | Real Estate Tax Relief / DHS | Age/disability, title, residency, tax forms, income proof and asset proof. |
Arlington real estate tax relief, exemptions and deferrals
Arlington offers relief and exemption programs, but eligibility depends on program type. The 2026 Real Estate Tax Relief Program is primarily for qualified homeowners age 65+ and certain totally and permanently disabled homeowners.
2026 filing deadline
The 2026 Real Estate Tax Relief filing deadline is November 16, 2026. Apply by March 31 for a timely adjusted bill.
Who may qualify
Homeowners age 65 or older, or certain totally and permanently disabled homeowners, who have title to the property and meet income, asset and eligibility rules.
Income / asset limits
For 2026, Arlington lists exemption income maximum up to $139,551 and asset maximum up to $515,200, excluding the home. Deferral-only ranges can differ.
Documents
Prepare federal tax return, W-2s, 1099s, proof of all income, bank statements and proof of other property/assets if required.
Disabled veteran route
Arlington notes a 100% service-connected total and permanent disability may qualify for a separate disabled veteran or surviving spouse exemption route.
Deferral
If an exemption does not cover the full tax, qualified owners may be able to defer the balance without penalty or interest until the property changes ownership.
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Open the official 2026 tax relief page
Use the current-year application, not last year’s PDF.
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Open Arlington Real Estate Tax Relief Program – 2026. Download the 2026 application and FAQ before preparing documents.
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Apply early even if documents are not complete
Arlington says early filing is best.
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Arlington says it is best to submit the application as early as possible, even if you do not yet have all necessary documentation. Submit by March 31 for a timely adjusted bill.
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Mail to the correct office
This program is handled through Department of Human Services mailing route.
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Arlington lists the mailing address for completed 2026 Real Estate Tax Relief applications as: Department of Human Services, 2100 Washington Blvd., 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA 22204. The listed phone is 703-228-1350.
How to appeal an Arlington County property assessment
Appeal the assessed value or property facts, not the tax rate. Arlington assessors value real property annually and use market evidence, property characteristics, sales comparison, cost and income approaches depending on property type.
2026 appeal checklist
- 1Review notice quickly. Arlington assessments begin January 1 and annual notices are mailed to owners.
- 2First-level DREA review: 2026 application deadline is March 2.
- 3Board of Equalization: 2026 BOE appeal deadline is April 15. If April 15 falls on a weekend, Arlington says the deadline is the next business day.
- 4Preserve BOE option. If DREA review result is not received by April 1, Arlington advises filing with BOE to preserve the second-level appeal option.
- 5Use evidence. Include comparable sales, appraisal, photos, condition issues, incorrect property facts or income/expense support for commercial property.
Appeal resources
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Review property facts first
Factual errors are easier to prove than broad tax complaints.
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Check living area, property type, condo unit details, bathrooms, basement, additions, garage, condition, land, recent permits, construction status and neighborhood comparison. Save screenshots or PDFs of the property record.
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Contact your assigned appraiser or DREA
A correction may be possible before a formal hearing.
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For questions or corrections, Arlington says to contact the assessment office at 703-228-3920 and request to speak with your assigned appraiser.
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File DREA review by March 2
Use the first-level review when you want the department to recheck value or facts.
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Use Online Real Estate Appeal Applications while forms are available. Include supporting documents with the application.
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File BOE appeal by April 15 if needed
Do this even if DREA review is pending and the deadline is near.
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If you have not received a first-level determination by April 1, Arlington says to file with the Board of Equalization to preserve the second-level appeal option. You can withdraw later if the department review resolves the issue.
Recent sale, mortgage payoff, condo, commercial and mailing-address issues
These are the situations that often create wrong expectations around Arlington property tax.
Recently sold property
Arlington says responsibility for taxes should be worked out during settlement. If you sold the property and another person assumed responsibility, return the bill to the Treasurer with new-owner information.
Mortgage payoff
If you recently paid off your mortgage, Arlington says you should receive a bill and will be responsible for paying your taxes.
Condominiums
Arlington says condominiums are treated as separate neighborhoods and values are based on formulas considering factors such as living area, baths, floor height, views and parking.
Commercial property
Commercial owners should keep income, expense and operating data ready. Arlington’s income approach may apply to income-producing property.
Wrong mailing address
Billing-address changes must be made in writing to DREA. Do this before tax bills are mailed, not after a missed due date.
Interior inspection request
Arlington says interior inspections are helpful but not always possible; owners can use information forms to update county records.
Arlington property tax phone numbers, addresses and map
Use the Treasurer for payment, CAPP and collection. Use DREA for assessments, property records, address changes and appeals.
Treasurer / CAPP
Phone: 703-228-4000
Option 8: CAPP, online payment and general tax billing questions
Email: treasurer@arlingtonva.us
DREA assessment office
Phone: 703-228-3920
Email: assessments@arlingtonva.us
Use for: assessment value, property record and appeals.
Tax relief
Phone: 703-228-1350
Mail: Department of Human Services, 2100 Washington Blvd., 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA 22204
| Office | Address / Hours | Best Use |
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| Treasurer’s Office | 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 215, Arlington, VA 22201 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Payment, receipts, CAPP, delinquent notices and billing help. |
| Department of Real Estate Assessments | 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 502, Arlington, VA 22201 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Assessment, property data, mailing address, appeal and record correction. |
| Bozman Government Center | 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 | Main county building for Treasurer, Commissioner/DREA-related county services. |
Map to Arlington County offices
Use this map for the Bozman Government Center. Call before visiting if your issue involves delinquent tax, appeal deadline, online payment error, tax relief documents or property-record correction.
Official Arlington property tax resources
Use these official links for live payment, property records, appeals, relief and office contact. The practical steps above explain what to do before leaving this guide.
Arlington Property Tax FAQs
Short answers for Arlington County homeowners, condo owners, buyers, sellers, escrow customers, seniors, disabled homeowners and property owners reviewing assessments.
QWhere do I pay Arlington property tax online?▾
Use the official CAPP payment portal. It is linked by Arlington’s Treasurer and can be used for online payments and payment history.
QWhen are Arlington real estate taxes due?▾
Arlington real estate taxes are billed in two equal installments: June 15 and October 5. If a due date is on a weekend or holiday, payment on the next business day avoids late-payment penalties.
QWhat is Arlington’s 2026 real estate tax rate?▾
Arlington adopted a 2026 real estate tax rate of $1.053 per $100 of assessed value. Use the live bill for final balance because account-specific items can change the amount due.
QHow do I calculate Arlington property tax?▾
Divide assessed value by 100 and multiply by the tax rate. For 2026: assessed value ÷ 100 × 1.053 = estimated annual tax before adjustments.
QWho collects Arlington real estate tax?▾
The Arlington County Treasurer collects real estate taxes and handles payment, CAPP, billing, receipts and delinquent notices.
QWho handles assessments and appeals?▾
The Department of Real Estate Assessments handles assessed value, property records, address changes, assessment review and Board of Equalization appeal routing.
QHow do I appeal my assessment?▾
For 2026, Arlington lists March 2 as the Department review deadline and April 15 as the Board of Equalization deadline. Use evidence such as comparable sales, photos, appraisals and property-record corrections.
QWhat if my mortgage company pays taxes?▾
If taxes are set up to be paid by your mortgage company, Arlington says you normally will not receive a bill unless the Treasurer does not receive mortgage-company payment. Contact your lender if a bill arrives unexpectedly.
QDoes Arlington offer real estate tax relief?▾
Yes. The 2026 Real Estate Tax Relief program provides exemption or deferral for qualified homeowners age 65+ and certain totally and permanently disabled homeowners who meet title, residency, income, asset and eligibility rules.
QIs PropertyTaxUSA.org official?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify live balances, due dates, tax rates, payment status, relief eligibility, assessment values and appeal deadlines with official Arlington County sources.
Bottom line
For Arlington property tax, follow this order: search property assessment → check CAPP bill and payment history → verify escrow if applicable → calculate using assessed value and the current rate → pay by June 15 and October 5 → contact DREA for value/property-record errors → file relief or appeal before the deadline.
Independent guide notice: This page is not Arlington County, the Treasurer’s Office, the Department of Real Estate Assessments, CAPP, the Board of Equalization, a payment processor or legal advice. Official sources control bills, rates, deadlines, relief, payment status, assessments and appeal rules.