Chesterfield County, VA Property Tax Appeals: Mar 15
Researched from official Chesterfield County sources · Updated October 2026
You already have the deadline and the forms. The part you can't look up is whether your own assessment would actually hold up — this checks it against real comparable sales and shows you the dollar gap, in about two minutes.
Chesterfield County's appeal deadline is March 15.
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Chesterfield County, Virginia homeowners who think their assessment is too high appeal first to Real Estate Assessments. The county's annual deadline is March 15, and an application that does not include the required information by then is not processed. The next date is March 15, 2027, a Monday. The county reassesses every year, mails notices by February 1 showing values as of January 1, and requires an assessment appeal before you can go to the independent Board of Equalization, whose filing deadline is April 15.
Rules for the rest of Virginia are in our Virginia property tax appeal guide.
2026 deadline and where to file
Status as of October 10, 2026.
- Appeal to Real Estate Assessments: March 15 each year. Application with all supporting documents must be postmarked or received by then. Next date: March 15, 2027.
- Board of Equalization: filing deadline April 15. The county says appealing to Real Estate Assessments is a prerequisite.
- Assessment notices: mailed by February 1, showing values as of January 1.
- One application per property. Contact Real Estate Assessments at 804-748-1321 to get the online application, or an emailed or mailed copy.
- Representatives: a notarized Letter of Authorization stating the tax year, owner name, property address and Tax ID.
The Board of Equalization is appointed by a Circuit Court judge and trained by the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Before you read another page of forms and filing rules, find out if there's actually a gap between your assessment and what comparable homes sold for. Two minutes, and you'll know whether the rest of this guide is worth your time.
Chesterfield County's appeal deadline is March 15.
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How assessments work in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County says the Code of Virginia requires real estate be assessed at 100 percent of fair market value, defined as the price most people would pay on the open market. The county reassesses annually using an inspection, collected sales information and a comparison with similar properties that sold in the neighborhood.
The county's 2026 real estate tax rate is $0.89 per $100 of assessed value, for residential and commercial property alike. The county's example: a $100,000 assessment times 0.0089 is $890 a year. Because the rate is set separately by the Board of Supervisors, an appeal is about the assessed value, not the rate.
Exemptions and their deadlines
- Tax relief for seniors and disabled residents: the Commissioner of the Revenue runs a real estate tax relief program. The county's criteria: you are 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled as of December 31 before the year of your application, total household income is under $65,400, and assets excluding your home do not exceed $514,000. Apply through the Citizen Portal or the printable application.
- 100% disabled veterans: Virginia exempts the real property of a veteran rated 100 percent service-connected, permanent and total, who lives in it as a principal residence. You do not re-apply each year.
- Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can apply through the same office.
Confirm current limits and filing dates with the Commissioner of the Revenue before you rely on the figures above.
How to appeal, step by step
- Pull your assessment and record. Search the county READ database for your assessed value, square footage, bedrooms, baths and condition. Fix any wrong facts first.
- Gather evidence. The county asks for up to three comparable properties supporting your opinion of value or equity concerns, plus a recent appraisal or photos.
- File the appeal application with the county assessment office. Contact Real Estate Assessments (804-748-1321) for the application and submit it with your documents by March 15. A separate application is needed for each property.
- Pay your tax bill on time. Pay your real estate tax by its due date. A late payment brings penalties. Any change from the appeal adjusts your bill.
- Review the result. An appraiser may contact you for more information or to inspect the property, then tell you the outcome.
- Take the next step if you disagree. If you still disagree, file with the Board of Equalization by April 15.
What property taxes cost in Chesterfield County
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020-2024 five-year estimates) puts the median real estate tax paid by Chesterfield County homeowners at $2,773 a year, against a median home value of $366,000. That is an effective rate of about 0.76% of home value (median tax divided by median value). It is a countywide figure: your own rate depends on your city, school district and special districts, so read the rate on your actual bill. About 107,538 homes in the county are owner-occupied. Source: Census Reporter, tables B25103 and B25077.
Check your value before you file
Start with the free Grove Hopper over-assessment check: enter your address and we compare your assessment to the data and tell you whether an appeal looks worth your time. If it does, we prepare your appeal documents. You review, sign and file them yourself with the Chesterfield County Real Estate Assessments. We do not file for you or represent you, and we are not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.
Contacts
- Chesterfield County Real Estate Assessments: 6801 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA 23832 · P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832 · 804-748-1321 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Chesterfield County appeal FAQs
What is the deadline to appeal my property taxes in Chesterfield County, Virginia?
March 15 each year, to Real Estate Assessments. An application that fails to submit the required information by then will not be processed. The Board of Equalization filing deadline is April 15.
How do I start a Chesterfield County assessment appeal?
Contact Real Estate Assessments by email or at 804-748-1321. You will get access to the online application or a copy by email or mail. A separate application is required for each property.
What evidence helps in a Chesterfield County appeal?
Up to three comparable properties supporting your opinion of value or equity concerns, plus a recent appraisal or photos of the property.
What is the Chesterfield County real estate tax rate?
The county lists the 2026 tax rate at $0.89 per $100 of assessed value for both commercial and residential real estate.
Who qualifies for real estate tax relief in Chesterfield County?
Residents who are 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled as of December 31 before the year of application, with household income under $65,400 and assets other than the home under $514,000, according to the county.
Does Grove Hopper file my Chesterfield County appeal?
No. Grove Hopper is a research tool. We check your property against the data and prepare your appeal documents. You review, sign and submit the appeal to the Chesterfield County Real Estate Assessments yourself. We are not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.
You already have the deadline and the forms. The part you can't look up is whether your own assessment would actually hold up — this checks it against real comparable sales and shows you the dollar gap, in about two minutes.
Chesterfield County's appeal deadline is March 15.
Free · no account · we never sell your address
This guide is researched from public sources and updated periodically; deadlines and procedures can change — always confirm with the county before filing. Grove Hopper is a research tool, not a law firm or tax advisor.