Northern Virginia Resources
Northern Virginia Real Estate Guides for Buyers, Sellers and Owners
Virginia and local rules for Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Alexandria.
The short answerIn Virginia, real estate tax is a local tax. Counties, cities and towns administer it, and rates differ by locality, so Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and the City of Alexandria each set their own. Questions about a real estate tax bill go to the local tax office. These guides explain the Virginia and local rules buyers, sellers and owners meet most often.
Northern Virginia real estate guides
- Virginia Grantor and Recordation Taxes: What Northern Virginia Buyers and Sellers PayState and local recordation taxes, the grantor tax and the two Northern Virginia regional fees.Northern Virginia · Updated November 2026
- Closing Taxes in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia ComparedThe deed taxes in all three jurisdictions, side by side.DC, Maryland and Virginia · Updated November 2026
Who sets real estate tax in Northern Virginia?
Virginia Tax, the state tax agency, describes real estate tax as a local tax administered by cities, counties and towns. Each locality sets its own rate, and owners take tax questions to their local tax office. In Northern Virginia that means a separate office for each county and city.
Northern Virginia area guides from FORWARD
- Northern Virginia real estate
- McLean, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Old Town Alexandria, VA
- Middleburg, VA
- Northern Virginia luxury real estate guide
Who advises buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia?
Marc Cashin, Ashling McGowan and Charlotte Lee advise buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia for FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney. Marc Cashin is a licensed associate real estate broker in Virginia.
Buying or Selling in Northern Virginia?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney advises buyers, sellers and owners across Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Talk to an AdvisorSources: Virginia Tax, Local Taxes. Updated November 2026.