Newport, Giles County, Virginia Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Newport, Virginia
Median Newport, Virginia effective property tax rate: 0.34%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Virginia state median of 0.90%.
Median Newport, Virginia home value: $167,600
Median annual Newport, Virginia tax bill: $522, $1,878 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Giles calculated?
Property taxes in Newport, Virginia are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Newport's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Newport, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Newport, Giles County, Virginia Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.34%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Newport Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Newport property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Newport's median effective tax rate of 0.34% — based on actual property records in Giles County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment office uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Newport's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Newport: rates range from 0.34% in 24128 to 0.34% in 24128, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Newport.
About Newport Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Newport, Giles, Virginia
Newport’s median effective property tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Virginia state median of 0.90% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Giles County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Newport. Homeowners in the 24128 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.34%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.34%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Giles County. Understanding which part of Newport you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Newport homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Newport, Giles County, Virginia
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Newport's effective property tax rate to other cities in Virginia and the median property tax rates in Virginia and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Newport Tax Rate
0.34%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Giles County Tax Rate
0.34%
Median Effective Virginia Tax Rate
0.90%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Newport, Giles County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24128 | 0.23% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.34% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Newport, Giles County, Virginia
When examining property taxes in Newport, Virginia, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Giles County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Giles County, assessment notices are sent in March each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Newport is $167,600, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 24128 has the highest median home price at $167,600.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Newport, Giles County, Virginia
Source: Ownwell
$61,700
$114,650
$167,600
Median Newport Market Value
$167,600
Median Giles County Market Value
$100,100
Median Virginia Market Value
$323,500
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Newport, Giles County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24128 | $65,980 | $109,700 | $167,600 | $260,700 | $400,660 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Newport, Giles County, Virginia
Newport property tax bills are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value is the starting point for the bill, so homes with higher market values generally face higher taxes. Local taxing authorities use this value to determine how much each homeowner owes each year.
For Newport homeowners, the median home price is $167,600, and the median property tax bill is $522.00 in ZIP code 24128. Bills can vary widely depending on where a home is located and how it is assessed. The 25th percentile tax bill is $345, while the 75th percentile is $787 and the 90th percentile is $1,213. That means some homeowners pay much less than others, even within the same area.
Property taxes affect monthly housing costs and can make homeownership more expensive when assessed values rise.
Median Newport Tax Bill
$522
Median Giles County Tax Bill
$330
Median Virginia Tax Bill
$2,852
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Newport, Giles County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24128 | $200 | $345 | $522 | $787 | $1,213 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
Links | |
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| Giles Tax Assessor | |
| Website | giles.cama.concisesystems.com |