Fairfax County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Fairfax County Virginia 2026 Assessment & Tax Guide

Search Fairfax County VA Property Assessments, Tax Maps, Sales and 2026 Taxes

Fairfax County does not operate a separately elected “Property Assessor” office. Real-estate valuation, assessment records and tax collection are handled by the county’s Department of Tax Administration (DTA). Its Real Estate Division annually values property at estimated fair market value as of January 1, while the Board of Supervisors sets the tax rate and DTA bills the resulting tax in two installments.

This 2026 guide explains the official iCare property-search system, tax-map numbers, residential sales comparisons, the 3.99% average residential equalization increase, the new $1.12 base tax rate, missed April and June appeal deadlines, the already-past July 28 first installment, the special December 7 second-installment date, senior and disability relief, veteran exemptions, GIS maps and Fairfax Circuit Court deed records.

Search by address, tax map number or interactive map
2026 average residential equalization +3.99%
2026 base real-estate rate: $1.12 per $100
Second installment due December 7, 2026
Search Fairfax Property Open DTA Real Estate Pay Real Estate Tax Research Deeds
Assessment office Department of Tax Administration
DTA phone 703-222-8234
2026 base rate $1.12 / $100
Taxable parcels 357,018
Last reviewed August 7, 2026
Current August 7, 2026 position

Fairfax County 2026 Assessment and Tax Status

The 2026 administrative and Board of Equalization appeal deadlines have passed, and the first real-estate tax installment was due July 28. The major remaining countywide payment date is the second installment, which moves to Monday, December 7, 2026 because December 5 falls on a Saturday.
Assessments effective January 1 Virginia requires Fairfax real estate to be assessed at 100% of estimated fair market value.
Notices mailed February 17 Fairfax began mailing Tax Year 2026 real-estate assessment notices on February 17.
April 1 administrative appeal closed DTA appeals had to be filed by April 1, 2026.
June 1 BOE appeal closed Fairfax Board of Equalization applications were due June 1, 2026.
July 28 first installment passed If unpaid, late-payment penalty and interest can now apply.
December 7 second installment Fairfax officially extends the 2026 December 5 deadline to Monday, December 7.
Missed July 28? Fairfax applies a 10% real-estate late-payment penalty after the due date, plus interest at 1% annually. There is no general grace period.
2026 rate change: the Board of Supervisors reduced the base real-estate tax rate from $1.1225 in 2025 to $1.12 per $100 of assessed value for Tax Year 2026.
Fairfax does not use a separately elected assessor

DTA vs Board of Equalization vs Circuit Court

DTA Real Estate

  • Annual fair-market assessment
  • Property characteristics
  • Neighborhood sales
  • Tax-map number
  • Assessment notices
  • Administrative appeals
  • Tax billing and collection

Board of Equalization

  • Independent assessment hearings
  • Fair-market-value disputes
  • Uniformity disputes
  • Acreage / assessment complaints
  • Power to increase value
  • Power to decrease value
  • Current tax year only

Circuit Court Land Records

  • Deeds
  • Deeds of trust
  • Mortgage-related records
  • Releases
  • Plats
  • Certified copies
  • Historic land records
DTA both assesses and collects: unlike counties where an assessor and treasurer are separate elected offices, Fairfax County’s Department of Tax Administration performs both real-estate assessment and county tax-administration functions.
Do not confuse Fairfax County with Fairfax City. Fairfax City is an independent Virginia city with its own assessment and tax system. The Fairfax County iCare database is for county parcels.
Different state, different structure: compare Fairfax’s DTA model with this St. Johns County Property Appraiser guide, where a Florida constitutional Property Appraiser separately handles valuation and exemptions.

Choose the Fairfax County Property Task You Need

Search a property Look up an address, tax map number or parcel through the official iCare system.
Check 2026 value Compare assessment, property characteristics and neighborhood sales.
Calculate 2026 tax Apply the $1.12 base rate plus tax-district charges that apply to the parcel.
Fix a late payment Determine current tax, 10% penalty, interest and payment method.
Check tax relief Review 2026 senior, disability, deferral and veteran programs.
Research deed history Locate document references, copies and historic land records.

Jump to Your Fairfax County Property Task

Six Fairfax Property Fields to Verify Before Using the Assessment

Map Number Parcel identity.
Owner Check deed flow.
Land Site value.
Building Improvements.
Assessment Jan. 1 value.
Tax District Rates/fees.
Record field What it tells you Why it matters
Tax Map Reference Fairfax parcel-reference number. Use it for map searches, comparable-property research and tax-district identification.
Assessment Fair market value estimated as of January 1. Fairfax real estate is assessed at 100% of estimated fair market value.
Physical Characteristics Property type, structure information and other appraisal attributes. An incorrect characteristic can distort comparable selection or valuation.
Sale Data Recorded sale date and price information flowing into DTA data. Comparable sales are central to residential mass appraisal.
Neighborhood Sales Sales used as market context for similar nearby properties. Useful when testing fair market value or assessment uniformity.
Tax District Identifies special district taxes and service charges applying to the parcel. A parcel’s total rate may exceed the county’s $1.12 base rate.
Fairfax County GIS & Mapping Services

Use GIS for Parcel Context, Aerials and Historical Property Maps

GIS & Mapping Services Fairfax provides interactive applications, aerial imagery and more than 120 public GIS datasets.
Digital Map Viewer Property map books can be viewed by tax-map tile, address or interactive map.
Property maps back to 1960 The Digital Map Viewer includes annual property-map-book series extending back decades.
444 map tiles Fairfax divides its map books into 444 tax-map grid tiles.
Jade GIS Advanced county GIS tool supports parcel reports, layer searches, mapmaking and multiple years of aerial photography.
Address / PIN Validator Fairfax also offers a validator for official county addresses and parcel identification numbers.
Search the assessment parcel first. Save the tax-map reference number from iCare.
Open Fairfax GIS & Mapping Services. Use the county GIS hub.
Choose Digital Map Viewer for official map-book pages. Search an address, select a tax-map tile or click the map.
Use Jade when you need more layers. Parcel reports, environmental data and aerial imagery are better suited to the advanced viewer.
Do not treat GIS lines as a survey. Use deed/plat records and a professional survey for exact legal boundaries.
Open Fairfax Digital Map Viewer Select Property Map, choose a year and tax-map tile, then download the applicable map page.
2026 assessment market pulse

How Much Did Fairfax County Property Assessments Change in 2026?

Residential equalization +3.99% Market-driven residential change.
Residential total +4.31% Equalization plus new growth.
County assessment base $354.06B Main-book 2026 assessments.
Overall base change +3.77% About $12.87 billion.
Changed parcels 316,098 Of 357,018 taxable parcels.
Single-family mean assessment $1,012,504 with a 4.28% mean equalization increase.
Townhouse mean assessment $612,580 with a 3.90% mean equalization increase.
Condominium mean assessment $387,560 with a 2.94% mean equalization increase.
Improved residential average: Fairfax reported the 2026 mean assessed value of all improved residential property at approximately $829,895.
Do not appeal because your increase exceeds 3.99%. That is an aggregate countywide equalization measure, not a statutory cap on an individual parcel.
Residential changes vary across Fairfax

2026 Mean Residential Equalization Change by District

Magisterial district Mean change Median change
Braddock +3.46% +2.71%
Dranesville +4.86% +5.36%
Franconia +3.01% +2.71%
Hunter Mill +5.17% +5.08%
Mason +3.57% +3.77%
Mount Vernon +4.18% +4.08%
Providence +3.93% +3.27%
Springfield +3.56% +3.53%
Sully +3.97% +4.88%
Neighborhood matters more than district average. Fairfax cautions that assessment changes can vary substantially between neighborhoods inside the same magisterial district.
Fairfax 2026 assessment and payment calendar

Important Fairfax County Property Dates

Valuation date 2026 assessment represents fair market value as of January 1.
Assessment notices County began mailing 2026 notices.
DTA appeal Administrative assessment appeal deadline.
BOE appeal Independent Board of Equalization filing deadline.
First installment First half of 2026 real-estate tax was due.
Second installment 2026 deadline moves from Saturday Dec. 5 to Monday Dec. 7.
Tax period: Fairfax real-estate taxes are based on the calendar year. The first installment generally covers January–June and the second covers July–December.
Both normal 2026 county appeal deadlines have passed

Fairfax Assessment Appeals: What Owners Could Challenge

Fair market value Show that the property could not reasonably have sold for the assessment as of January 1, 2026.
Lack of uniformity Show that similar properties are assessed inconsistently compared with yours.
Property-description error Demonstrate inaccurate acreage or physical-property information affecting the assessment.
Not a legal basis by itself: Fairfax specifically warns that saying “my assessment increased too much this year” is not enough. The appeal must address fair market value, uniformity or factual assessment error.

2026 filing deadlines

Appeal route 2026 deadline Current status
DTA Administrative Appeal April 1, 2026; electronic submissions by 4:30 p.m. EDT Closed
Board of Equalization June 1, 2026; electronic/hand delivery by 4:30 p.m. EDT Closed

Evidence to prepare for future assessment review

  • Current Fairfax assessment record
  • Assessment notice
  • Neighborhood comparable sales
  • Photos documenting material condition
  • Independent appraisal if available
  • Correct land/acreage information
  • Building measurements or property facts
  • Commercial income and expense information when applicable
Missed both county deadlines? Fairfax states that property owners may also have a Circuit Court appeal route. Court litigation has different legal requirements and time limits, so do not treat the closed DTA/BOE process as legal advice about a court filing.
Review Fairfax Assessment Appeals Read the county’s current administrative and BOE procedures and prepare early for the next annual cycle.
Tax Year 2026 adopted base rate

Fairfax County 2026 Real Estate Tax Rate: $1.12

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a $1.12 base real-estate tax rate for each $100 of assessed value for Tax Year 2026, reducing the base rate by one-quarter cent from the prior $1.1225 rate.

$500,000 Hypothetical assessed value
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100 = 5,000 taxable units
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$1.12 = $5,600 Base county real-estate tax before special district rates or service charges
$1.12 is not always the parcel’s complete rate. Stormwater, community-center, transportation, rail, leaf-collection, watershed, pest and other special-district rates or service fees may apply.
Open Fairfax 2026 Real Estate Tax Rates Find the parcel’s Tax District in iCare, then match it to the county’s current tax-rate/fee schedule.
Why two $500,000 Fairfax properties can have different bills

Special Tax Districts and Service Charges

Stormwater 2026 Stormwater Service District rate: $0.0325 per $100 where applicable.
Tysons Tysons Service District: $0.050 per $100.
Reston Reston Service District: $0.021 per $100, with separate Reston Community Center rate where applicable.
Route 28 2026 Route 28 Improvement District rate: $0.105 per $100 for qualifying property.
Dulles Rail Phase 1 Commercial property in the district: $0.090 per $100.
Dulles Rail Phase 2 Commercial property in the district: $0.120 per $100.
Herndon County’s 2026 rate chart lists an additional Town of Herndon real-estate rate of $0.270.
Refuse service Certain tax districts also carry a 2026 $630 dwelling-unit refuse service charge.
Practical lookup: open iCare, note the property’s Tax District number, then use the official 2026 Tax Rate/Fee Table. This is more accurate than multiplying every Fairfax parcel by one universal rate.
DTA payment workflow

How to Search and Pay Fairfax County Real Estate Taxes

Open Fairfax Real Estate Tax Payment. Use the official DTA real-estate payment system.
Find the current stub number. Fairfax says the stub number can be found on the tax bill or through the Real Estate Assessment site.
Confirm current amount due. If July 28 was missed, do not send only the original first-installment amount without checking penalty and interest.
Choose eCheck to avoid a county payment fee. Fairfax currently charges no service fee for eCheck.
Using a card? The county’s current service-fee page lists a third-party credit/debit processing fee of 2.35%.
Save confirmation. Keep the electronic receipt until the real-estate account shows payment.
Pay by phone Card payment line: 703-222-6740. Third-party fees apply.
Pay by mail Department of Tax Administration, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 223, Fairfax, VA 22035.
Pay in person Government Center Suite 223, weekdays 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Mail timing: Fairfax says payments postmarked on or before the due date are considered timely regardless of the date received.
Returned payment: the county currently lists a $50 returned-check charge.
Current issue for an unpaid July 28 installment

What Happens When Fairfax Real Estate Tax Is Late?

10% late-payment penalty Fairfax automatically applies a 10% penalty to a late real-estate installment.
1% annual interest Interest accrues on unpaid real-estate tax and penalty.
No grace period A balance becomes late after the official due date if it was not timely received or postmarked.
Two installments mean two possible penalties A separate late penalty can apply to each unpaid installment.
Collection fee can be added Fairfax lists a $30 administrative collection fee in qualifying delinquency situations.
Pay what you can County guidance encourages partial payment when a taxpayer cannot pay the entire amount, although penalties and interest continue on the unpaid balance.
Current August 7 action: if the July 28 installment remains unpaid, open the live payment account now and pay the displayed balance rather than calculating the penalty manually from an old bill.
2026 seniors and permanently disabled homeowners

Fairfax County Real Estate Tax Relief Income Brackets

Fairfax County provides partial or full real-estate tax relief to qualifying homeowners who are at least 65 years old or permanently and totally disabled and meet the program’s income and asset limits.

Income $60,000 or less 100% Tax relief subject to program limits.
$60,001–$70,000 75% Tax relief subject to program limits.
$70,001–$80,000 50% Tax relief subject to program limits.
$80,001–$90,000 25% Tax relief subject to program limits.
Income ceiling Total combined gross household income cannot exceed $90,000 for ordinary 2026 real-estate tax relief.
Asset ceiling Combined net assets generally cannot exceed $400,000, excluding the qualifying home and specified land under program rules.
Assessment-value cap Relief applies up to 125% of the average assessed value of Fairfax properties for the applicable tax year; value above the cap remains taxed at the full rate.
Returning-applicant deadline: May 1, 2026 has passed. Fairfax permits an extension through December 31 only under qualifying hardship circumstances that prevented timely filing through no fault of the applicant.

Documents Fairfax commonly requests

  • Federal tax return and schedules
  • Virginia tax return
  • Financial-account balances as of December 31
  • Trust document when applicable
  • Divorce or separation documents when applicable
  • Disability documentation when applying as permanently disabled
Open Fairfax 2026 Tax Relief Review eligibility, current application, income exclusions, hardship waiver and required documentation.
Different from tax relief

Fairfax Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

Maximum household income $100,000 for the 2026 deferral program.
Maximum net assets $500,000 under program rules, excluding the qualifying home and specified land.
Interest applies Deferred taxes accrue annual compounding interest at Wall Street Journal prime plus 1%, capped at 8%.
10% property-value ceiling Deferred taxes plus accumulated interest cannot exceed 10% of the assessed value of the dwelling.
Usually repaid later Deferred tax becomes payable after sale, nonqualifying transfer or within the applicable estate period after the last qualifying owner dies.
No late-payment penalty on approved deferral The program defers taxes under its own rules rather than treating the approved amount as an ordinary delinquency.
Relief vs deferral: relief reduces or eliminates qualifying tax; deferral postpones payment and generally creates an interest-bearing obligation secured against future payment events.
Virginia constitutional/state exemption

Disabled Veteran and Surviving-Spouse Real Estate Exemption

100% service-connected disability A veteran rated permanently and totally disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can qualify.
Individual unemployability can qualify Fairfax also recognizes qualifying permanent service-connected disability below 100% when VA benefits are paid at the 100% rate because of individual unemployability.
Principal residence The exemption applies to the qualifying occupied principal residence and up to one acre, subject to statutory requirements.
Spouse ownership Joint real property with the veteran’s spouse can be covered under qualifying circumstances.
Surviving spouse Certain surviving spouses may retain or qualify for the exemption when statutory requirements are met.
Pre-certificate available Fairfax asks veterans needing approval information before buying a home to contact Tax Relief.
Open Disabled Veteran Real Estate Exemption Review VA disability requirements, surviving-spouse rules and Fairfax application documents.
Agriculture, horticulture, forest and open-space property

Fairfax County Land Use Assessment

Fairfax County offers Virginia land-use assessment forms for qualifying agricultural, horticultural, forest and open-space property. Approved land can be taxed on the basis of qualifying use value rather than ordinary fair-market treatment under the program’s rules.

LU-1 application Fairfax uses the Virginia Application for Taxation on the Basis of a Land Use Assessment with a county addendum.
LU-2 revalidation Existing participants may need to revalidate continued eligibility.
Rollback risk A change in use or disqualifying transaction can result in rollback taxes under Virginia law.
Do not assume acreage alone qualifies. Land-use assessment depends on the specific use category, statutory acreage/use requirements, documentation and timely filing.
Open Fairfax Tax Forms Find LU-1 Land Use Assessment, LU-2 Revalidation, real-estate appeal and exemption forms.
Fairfax Circuit Court Land Records

Search Fairfax County Deeds, Deeds of Trust and Releases

Search assessment Save owner and tax-map number.
Identify deed reference Instrument number or deed book/page is best.
Use Research Room / CPAN Locate land-record images.
Find later releases Do not treat an old deed of trust as active automatically.
Order copy Certified when required.
Research Room Fairfax Courthouse land-record public terminals are available for self-directed research.
CPAN Court Public Access Network subscribers can research digital land-record images remotely.
Historic deed books Fairfax Historic Records Center holds original deed books from 1742 through 1942.
Land-record service Current Fairfax fee / rule
Standard copy $0.50 per page.
Certification $2.00 per document in addition to copy-page fees.
Card at courthouse Circuit Court lists a 4% processing fee for Visa/Mastercard copy transactions.
Mail copy request Requires instrument number and/or deed book/page plus payment and self-addressed stamped envelope.
Do not know the deed number? Search the Land Records Research Room or CPAN first. The copy center expects an instrument number or deed book/page to fulfill a document-copy request.
Land-record staff cannot perform an extensive title search for you. Fairfax recommends a local title company or attorney when the research becomes complex.
Open Fairfax Land Records Research Review Research Room access, CPAN, document-image availability and professional-title-search guidance.

Fairfax County Assessment, Tax, BOE and Land Record Contacts

DTA Real Estate Division 12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 357
Fairfax, VA 22035
703-222-8234
DTARED@fairfaxcounty.gov
Weekdays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
DTA Tax Payments 12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035
703-222-8234
Weekdays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Board of Equalization Independent Fairfax assessment appeal board
703-324-4891
2026 filing deadline has passed.
Circuit Court Land Records 4110 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 317
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-691-7320
Land Records office: weekdays

Fairfax Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Address search returns no result Leave off the street suffix and use the wildcard * when spelling is uncertain. DTA / iCare
Searching by owner name Use the official address, map-number or map-search path, then review owner information in the parcel record. DTA
Assessment rose more than 3.99% 3.99% is the aggregate residential equalization change, not an individual assessment cap. DTA
Assessment data looks physically wrong Call DTA with the exact property characteristic and documentation supporting the correction. DTA Real Estate
Missed April 1 appeal Administrative DTA appeals are closed for 2026. DTA
Missed June 1 BOE appeal The normal BOE filing window is closed; obtain legal advice if considering a Circuit Court remedy. BOE / attorney
July 28 tax remains unpaid Open the live DTA payment account and pay the displayed balance including current penalty/interest. DTA Collections
Tax seems higher than $1.12 calculation Check the property’s Tax District for stormwater, community-center, transportation or other additional charges. DTA
Mortgage company should have paid tax Check the live account before paying again because Fairfax electronically sends bills to mortgage companies that escrow taxes. DTA / lender
Senior relief application was late Returning applicants should ask whether a written hardship extension through December 31 is available. Tax Relief
Owner name has not updated after closing Verify recording through Circuit Court Land Records and allow assessment ownership data to update. Circuit Court / DTA
Need exact boundary Use recorded deed/plat and a professional survey; GIS/tax maps are research tools. Circuit Court / surveyor
Old deed of trust appears Search for a later release or satisfaction before treating the lien as active. Circuit Court / lender
Property is actually in Fairfax City Stop using Fairfax County iCare and use the independent City of Fairfax assessment/tax system. Fairfax City
“I’m reviewing Fairfax County tax-map parcel __________ at __________. The 2026 assessment record shows __________, while my comparable sales, deed, appraisal, survey, tax payment receipt or property documentation shows __________. Please confirm whether this is an assessment-data, tax-district, payment, relief or land-record issue and tell me the correct next action.”
Official final-action routes

Fairfax County Property Action Center

Search the assessment parcel first, save the tax-map reference and then use the official office handling the task.

Search Assessment Address, tax-map number, map search and neighborhood sales. Open GIS Interactive maps, aerials, property maps and open data. Pay Taxes Current real-estate balance, eCheck or card. Research Deeds Land Records Research Room, CPAN and document copies.
Exactly 10 Fairfax property questions

Fairfax County Property Assessor Search FAQs

1. How do I search Fairfax County property assessments?

Use Fairfax County’s official iCare Real Estate Assessment site. Search by property address, tax map reference number or interactive map. Open the matching parcel to review assessed value, physical characteristics, ownership information, sale data, tax district and residential neighborhood sales.

2. Does Fairfax County have a separate Property Assessor?

No separately elected county assessor handles Fairfax real estate. The Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration Real Estate Division annually assesses all real property at estimated fair market value as of January 1 and DTA also administers real-estate tax billing and collection.

3. How much did Fairfax County residential assessments increase in 2026?

Fairfax reported a 3.99% residential equalization increase for 2026. Including growth such as new construction, the total residential assessment base increased 4.31%. Individual property changes can be substantially higher or lower.

4. What is the Fairfax County 2026 real estate tax rate?

The Tax Year 2026 county base real-estate rate is $1.12 per $100 of assessed value. A property can also be subject to special tax-district rates or service charges, so the parcel’s Tax District should be checked before estimating the total bill.

5. What were the Fairfax County 2026 property assessment appeal deadlines?

The DTA administrative appeal deadline was April 1, 2026. The independent Board of Equalization appeal deadline was June 1, 2026. Both normal county filing windows are closed as of August 7.

6. When are Fairfax County 2026 real estate taxes due?

The first installment was due July 28, 2026. The normal second-installment date is December 5, but because December 5 falls on a Saturday in 2026, Fairfax County extends the deadline to Monday, December 7, 2026.

7. What happens if I missed the July 28 Fairfax property-tax deadline?

Fairfax applies a 10% late-payment penalty to an unpaid real-estate installment after the due date, and interest accrues at 1% annually. Open the live DTA payment account to obtain the current amount due before paying.

8. How does Fairfax County senior property-tax relief work in 2026?

Qualifying homeowners age 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled can receive 100% relief with household income of $60,000 or less, 75% relief from $60,001 to $70,000, 50% from $70,001 to $80,000 and 25% from $80,001 to $90,000, subject to the program’s asset and assessment-value limits.

9. Can a 100% disabled veteran receive Fairfax County real estate tax exemption?

Yes, qualifying veterans rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as 100% service-connected, permanently and totally disabled can receive the statutory principal-residence exemption. Certain veterans paid at the 100% rate because of individual unemployability and qualifying surviving spouses may also be eligible.

10. Where can I search Fairfax County deeds and mortgage releases?

Fairfax Circuit Court Land Records maintains deeds and other recorded real-estate documents. Research can be performed in the courthouse Land Records Research Room or remotely through CPAN for subscribers. Certified copies currently cost $2 per document plus $0.50 per page.

Official Fairfax County Property Sources

Fairfax DTA Real Estate 2026 assessments, February 17 notices, iCare lookup, contact information and annual valuation rules. 2026 Assessment Report Parcel counts, $354.06 billion tax base, residential/commercial changes and 2026 mean values. Assessment Appeals April 1 administrative and June 1 BOE deadlines, evidence guidance and appeal standards. 2026 Tax Rates $1.12 base rate plus transportation, community-center, stormwater and other district rates. 2026 Tax Relief Income brackets, $400,000 asset ceiling, May 1 returning-applicant deadline and deferral rules. Fairfax Land Records Research Room, CPAN, deed research and document-image access.
2026 details reviewed: 357,018 taxable parcels, 316,098 parcels with value changes, 3.99% residential equalization, 4.31% residential total growth, $354.06 billion main-book assessment base, January 1 valuation date, February 17 notices, April 1 and June 1 appeal deadlines, $1.12 base rate, July 28 first installment, December 7 second installment, 10% late-payment penalty, 1% annual real-estate interest, current payment fees, 2026 senior/disabled relief brackets and Fairfax Circuit Court copy fees.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Fairfax County, the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, Fairfax Board of Equalization, Fairfax Circuit Court, Fairfax County GIS & Mapping Services, the Commonwealth of Virginia or any special taxing district.

Assessments, tax rates, special-district charges, deadlines, tax-relief rules, payment processor fees, parcel information and court-record procedures can change. Confirm deadline-sensitive actions with the responsible official Fairfax County office before paying taxes, filing an appeal, claiming tax relief or completing a real-estate transaction.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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