Midlothian homes pay Chesterfield County's 2026 rate of $0.89 per $100. The second-half bill is due Monday, Dec. 7, 2026. Appeals are due March 15.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Rates and dates come from the Chesterfield County Treasurer, Real Estate Assessments and budget pages.
Midlothian has no town government, so there is no town tax. Homeowners pay one real estate tax, to Chesterfield County, at $0.89 per $100 of assessed value for 2026. The same rate applies to homes and commercial property. The next bill, the second half of 2026, is due Monday, Dec. 7, 2026.
Who to call
- Bills and payments (Treasurer): 804-748-1201
- Assessed value and appeals (Real Estate Assessments): 804-748-1321, assessor@chesterfield.gov
- Tax relief and car tax (Commissioner of the Revenue): 804-748-1281, cor@chesterfield.gov
How your bill is worked out
Virginia law requires real estate to be assessed at 100% of fair market value, and the county reassesses based on sales in each neighborhood. Multiply your assessed value by 0.0089 for the yearly tax. The county’s own example: a property assessed at $100,000 owes $890 a year. At $400,000, that is $3,560, paid in two halves of $1,780.
Look up your assessment, sales history and the parcel map in the county’s Real Estate Assessment Data (READ) search.
The rate over time
The Board of Supervisors sets the rate each spring with the budget. The county’s FY2027 budget calls $0.89 “the lowest tax rate on record for the county.” It was $1.09 in 1997 and $0.95 as recently as 2021.
Due dates
From the Treasurer’s deadline table:
| What | Due |
|---|---|
| Personal property (car) status changes | March 1 (March 2 in 2026) |
| Assessment appeal to Real Estate Assessments | March 15 |
| Tax relief renewals | April 1 |
| Personal property tax and first-half real estate tax | June 5 |
| Second-half real estate tax | Dec. 5 (Monday, Dec. 7, 2026) |
The Treasurer says not getting a bill does not excuse late charges. If you have not received one two weeks before a deadline, call 804-748-1201 for a copy.
How to pay
- Online: the Treasurer’s Citizen Portal takes eChecks free, credit cards at 2% and debit cards at a flat $2.50. The county switched payment processors Aug. 3, 2026, so old recurring payments ended July 31 and need to be set up again as scheduled payments.
- By mail: Chesterfield County Treasurer’s Office, P.O. Box 70, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
- Automatic draft: the Automated Payment Service pulls the full amount on each due date. The authorization form is on the Pay Your Taxes page.
If your mortgage company escrows your taxes, it pays the bill for you.
How to appeal your assessment
- Check your record in READ for errors in square footage, lot size or features.
- Contact Real Estate Assessments at 804-748-1321 or assessor@chesterfield.gov for an application. File one per property.
- File by March 15, with up to three comparable sales, a recent appraisal or photos. Incomplete applications after the deadline are not processed.
- An appraiser reviews it and may inspect the property, then tells you the result.
- If you still disagree, appeal to the Board of Equalization, an independent board appointed by a Circuit Court judge. The county appeal comes first.
Tax relief and exemptions
The Commissioner of the Revenue runs these programs:
- Seniors and disabled owners: 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled, as of Dec. 31 of the prior year; you own and live in the home; household income under $65,400; assets other than the home no more than $514,000.
- Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability, and their surviving spouses: full exemption on the home under state law.
- Surviving spouses of emergency services providers and of service members killed in action.
The FY2027 budget adds $5 million for these programs and a new 15% relief tier starting in tax year 2027, according to the county’s budget page.
Car tax
Personal property tax covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, trailers and RVs. The board cut the rate from $3.35 to $3.25 per $100 of assessed value in the budget adopted April 8, 2026. Cars are prorated by the month; boats and trailers are not. Assessments of $1,500 or less owe no tax. See the personal property tax page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Midlothian, Virginia?
Midlothian is unincorporated, so homeowners pay only Chesterfield County’s real estate tax: $0.89 per $100 of assessed value in 2026. A home assessed at $400,000 owes $3,560 a year.
When are Chesterfield County property taxes due?
Real estate tax is billed in two halves, due June 5 and Dec. 5. In 2026 the second half is due Monday, Dec. 7, because Dec. 5 falls on a Saturday. Personal property tax is due June 5.
How do I appeal my Chesterfield County assessment?
Contact Real Estate Assessments at 804-748-1321 or assessor@chesterfield.gov for an application. The deadline is March 15 each year. After that review you may go to the Board of Equalization.
Is there property tax relief for seniors in Chesterfield County?
Yes. Owners 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled may qualify if household income is under $65,400 and assets other than the home do not exceed $514,000. Apply through the Commissioner of the Revenue.
What is the car tax rate in Chesterfield County?
The Board of Supervisors cut the personal property tax rate from $3.35 to $3.25 per $100 of assessed value in the FY2027 budget it adopted April 8, 2026.
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