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Taxes, maintenance, refinancing and the questions that come up after closing.11 articles, each written by a Keeton & Co broker or agent, dated, and opening with the direct answer.
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Owning a home
What does Virginia's homestead exemption protect?
Virginia's homestead exemption shields up to $50,000 of a home's value and some other property from most creditors. It doesn't cut property taxes.
November 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Bedford County, VA?
Bedford County's real estate tax rate is $0.41 per $100, about $1,640 a year on a $400,000 home. Town of Bedford rate, car tax, due dates and relief.
November 8, 2026 · 5 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Powhatan County, VA?
Powhatan County's real estate tax rate is $0.77 per $100 for 2026, about $4,023 a year on a $522,450 home. Due dates, car tax and $1,600 relief.
November 7, 2026 · 6 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Goochland County, VA?
Goochland County's real estate tax rate is $0.53 per $100, about $3,808 a year on a $718,445 home. Tuckahoe Creek SD, due dates, car tax and relief.
November 6, 2026 · 6 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Charlottesville, VA?
Charlottesville's real estate tax rate is $0.99 per $100 for FY2027, about $5,020 a year on a $507,055 home. Due dates, car tax, relief and city vs. Albemarle.
November 5, 2026 · 5 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Hanover County, VA?
Hanover County's real estate tax rate is $0.81 per $100, about $3,929 a year on a $485,000 home. Ashland town tax, June 5 and Oct. 5 due dates, car tax, relief.
November 5, 2026 · 5 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Lynchburg, VA?
Lynchburg's real estate tax rate is $0.84 per $100, billed in four quarterly installments. Car tax, 2027 reassessment, senior relief and city vs. county.
November 4, 2026 · 5 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Richmond, VA?
Richmond's real estate tax rate is $1.20 per $100, about $4,824 a year on a $402,000 home. Due dates (Jan. 14 and June 14), car tax, relief and appeals.
November 4, 2026 · 6 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Chesterfield County, VA?
Chesterfield County's 2026 real estate tax rate is $0.89 per $100, about $3,783 a year on a $425,000 home. Due dates, car tax, extra districts and appeals.
November 3, 2026 · 5 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Henrico County, VA?
Henrico County's real estate tax rate is $0.83 per $100, about $3,362 a year on a $405,000 home. Due dates, car tax, senior relief and appeals.
November 2, 2026 · 5 min read
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Owning a home
What are property taxes in Albemarle County, VA?
Albemarle County's 2026 real estate tax rate is $0.894 per $100, about $4,470 a year on a $500,000 home. Due dates, assessments and senior relief.
November 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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