Henrico's real estate tax rate is 83 cents per $100 of assessed value. The second-half bill is due Monday, Dec. 7, 2026. Questions: 804-501-4729.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: Henrico County’s approved tax rates, Real Estate Assessment Division and important tax dates. Updated when the Board of Supervisors adopts a new budget each spring.
Short Pump is not a town, so there is no town tax. Homeowners pay one real estate tax, to Henrico County, at the approved rate of 83 cents per $100 of assessed value. Virginia law requires property to be assessed at 100% of fair market value, and Henrico reassesses every property each year as of Jan. 1. Questions about a bill go to the Department of Finance at 804-501-4729.
Who to call
- Department of Finance, bills and payments: 804-501-4729
- Real Estate Assessment Division, values and appeals: 804-501-4300 (option 4 for appeals)
- Revenue Division, senior and disability relief: 804-501-4263
- Land use program: 804-501-4306
- In person: 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico; assessment office Room 134, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
- Pay or view a bill online: Henrico’s Paymentus portal (no processing fee, the county says)
What a Short Pump homeowner pays
The math is the assessment divided by 100, times 0.83. On a home assessed at $568,900, the Census Bureau’s median home value for Short Pump in its 2020-24 survey, the county tax comes to about $4,722 a year, split into two bills.
A handful of neighborhoods also sit in a streetlight district that adds between three-tenths of a cent and about 3 cents per $100. Your tax bill shows whether yours is one.
The rate has been cut twice since 2022
Henrico’s rate was 87 cents until the county cut it to 85 cents for the 2022-23 budget year. The supervisors then cut 2 more cents for 2025-26, which the county called its most comprehensive permanent tax relief since 1987. The 83-cent rate is still on the county’s approved schedule. Lower rates do not always mean lower bills: when assessments rise, a bill can grow even after a rate cut.
Due dates
| Tax | Due |
|---|---|
| Real estate, first half | June 5 |
| Real estate, second half | Dec. 5 (Monday, Dec. 7, in 2026) |
| Car and personal property, first half | June 5 |
| Car and personal property, second half | Dec. 5 (Monday, Dec. 7, in 2026) |
| Assessment appeals | April 1 |
| Senior and disability relief applications | April 1 |
| Land use revalidation | Nov. 1 |
The county mails bills in April and November; most homeowners with a mortgage have theirs sent straight to the lender. A late payment draws a 10% penalty, and interest at 4% a year starts on the first of the next month. A mailed payment counts as on time only with a U.S. Postal Service postmark dated by the due date, not a postage-meter stamp.
How to appeal your assessment
Notices of assessment go out starting in February. If you think the value is wrong, file an appeal application by April 1 at 11:59 p.m., or the next Monday if April 1 falls on a weekend. Good grounds include wrong facts about the house (size, condition, bathrooms), recent sales of similar homes nearby that do not support the value, or an assessment out of line with similar homes on your street.
A county appraiser inspects the property and sends a recommendation to the Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization, an independent panel that votes on the final value. You can appear before the board if you disagree; its next meetings are Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18 at the Henrico Western Government Center. The county warns that an appeal can raise a value as well as lower it.
The car tax
Henrico taxes cars, trucks and motorcycles at $3.35 per $100 of assessed value, due in the same June 5 and Dec. 5 halves. Under the state’s Personal Property Tax Relief Act, a qualifying personal vehicle got 42% relief on the first $20,000 of value in 2025, and full relief if assessed at $1,000 or less. Vehicles used mostly for business do not qualify.
Relief for seniors and residents with disabilities
- Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP): an exemption of up to $3,200 for owners 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled, with household income up to $75,000 and net worth up to $500,000, not counting the home.
- Real Estate Cap Program (RECAP): freezes the tax bill at the amount paid when you join, for owners who meet the same age or disability test with income up to $125,000 and net worth up to $750,000.
- Disabled veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for a full exemption under the Virginia Constitution.
Apply for REAP and RECAP by April 1 at 804-501-4263.
What this means for you
Check your assessment notice the week it arrives in February; the appeal window closes April 1. Our Short Pump home prices guide tracks what homes are selling for, and moving to Short Pump covers the rest of the paperwork for new owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Short Pump, Virginia?
Short Pump is unincorporated, so homeowners pay only Henrico County’s real estate tax: 83 cents per $100 of assessed value. A few streetlight districts add a small extra rate.
When are Henrico County real estate taxes due?
Twice a year, on June 5 and Dec. 5. When the date falls on a weekend the bill is due the next business day, so the second half for 2026 is due Monday, Dec. 7.
How do I appeal my Henrico County assessment?
File an appeal application with the Real Estate Assessment Division by April 1. An appraiser reviews the property and the Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization makes the final decision. Call 804-501-4300, option 4.
What is the car tax rate in Henrico County?
$3.35 per $100 of assessed value for cars, trucks and motorcycles. State relief covered 42% of the tax on the first $20,000 of a qualifying vehicle’s value in 2025.
Does Henrico County have tax relief for seniors?
Yes. The Real Estate Advantage Program and the Real Estate Cap Program help owners 65 or older or permanently disabled who meet income and net worth limits. Apply by April 1; call 804-501-4263.
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