The Manassas real estate tax rate is $1.24 per $100 of assessed value for FY 2027. Bills are due Dec. 5 and June 5; assessment appeals start each spring.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Manassas tax rate schedule, tax calendar, Treasurer’s real estate tax page, the Commissioner of the Revenue’s assessment review, Board of Equalization and tax relief pages, and the FY 2027 adopted budget.
Manassas is an independent city, so its property taxes are set by the Manassas City Council and billed by the city, not by Prince William County. For fiscal year 2027, which began July 1, 2026, the real estate rate is $1.24 per $100 of assessed value. Bills are due Dec. 5 and June 5. Pay online through InvoiceCloud, by phone at 1-844-278-9120, or in person at City Hall, 9027 Center St.
Who to call
- Paying a bill, missing bill, escrow questions: Treasurer’s Office, 703-257-8242 (real estate collections: 703-257-8241)
- Residential assessment questions: Commissioner of the Revenue, 703-257-8263
- Commercial and industrial assessments: 703-257-8217
- Tax relief for seniors and people with disabilities: 703-257-8298
- Delinquent accounts sent to collections: Taxing Authority Consulting Services, 804-545-2500
The 2027 rate
| Levy | Rate per $100 of assessed value |
|---|---|
| General real estate levy | $1.05 |
| Fire and rescue levy (citywide) | $0.19 |
| Total | $1.24 |
A home assessed at $400,000 owes $4,960 a year at that rate, half on each due date. The City Council adopted the FY 2027 budget on May 11, 2026, with a 2-cent cut to the rate. The city’s budget summary says the average residential tax bill still rises $289, or 5.03%, because assessments went up. Homes in the Owens Brooke special tax district pay an extra levy on top; the Commissioner of the Revenue can tell you whether your property is in it.
How the rate has moved
The rate peaked at $1.48 in 2020 and has fallen or held steady every year since. Total taxable real estate in the city grew from $4.6 billion in 2016 to $7.3 billion in 2025, according to the budget’s supplemental tables, so a lower rate has still meant higher bills for many owners.
Due dates
- Real estate, first half: bills mailed Oct. 5 to Nov. 5; due Dec. 5.
- Real estate, second half: bills mailed May 5 to 10; due June 5.
- Personal property (car tax): bills mailed in late August; due Oct. 5.
- Assessments are set as of Jan. 1 each year.
If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day. Under Virginia law, not getting a bill does not cancel the penalty and interest on a late payment, so call the Treasurer’s Office if a bill has not arrived. Mailed payments count by the postmark.
Mortgage escrow: the Treasurer sends the bill to your mortgage company only if it requests it. If a bill comes to you but your taxes are in escrow, forward it to your lender and ask it to request future bills in writing. To pay by automatic bank draft, use the Treasurer’s auto-pay form.
How to appeal your assessment
The Commissioner of the Revenue assesses every property in the city each year at market value. Look up your assessment on the city’s property assessment database.
- Administrative review. Ask the Commissioner’s office in writing to review the value, using its review application. The 2026 deadline was March 31. Call 703-257-8263 for homes or 703-257-8217 for commercial property, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Copies of your assessment worksheets are free on request.
- Board of Equalization. A three-member board appointed by the circuit court, independent of the city, can raise, lower or confirm an assessment. Applications with all supporting evidence must be delivered or postmarked by May 1, as an original plus four copies; no new evidence is accepted at the hearing. The 2026 hearings ran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14 at City Hall. Read the appeal procedure.
You do not need an administrative review before going to the board. The board does not set the tax rate; only the City Council does, during the spring budget.
Tax relief
Owners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, and meet income and asset limits can get relief on real estate tax, personal property tax and the vehicle registration fee. Applications are due on or before July 1, and late applications are not accepted. Call 703-257-8298 or visit the first floor of City Hall. Disabled veterans have a separate exemption.
Car tax and other local taxes
Vehicles and other personal property are taxed at $3.60 per $100 of assessed value. State Personal Property Tax Relief pays 34.67% of the tax on the first $20,000 of a qualifying vehicle’s value, and all of it when the assessment is $1,000 or less. The FY 2027 budget dropped the city’s $25 annual vehicle fee. Register a car with the city through the Commissioner’s vehicle registration form.
The sales tax in the city is 6%: 4.3% state, 1% city and 0.7% for the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. Restaurant meals carry an extra 4% city meals tax.
Related guides: Manassas home prices, moving to Manassas and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Manassas?
For fiscal year 2027 the total real estate rate is $1.24 per $100 of assessed value: a $1.05 general levy plus a $0.19 fire and rescue levy. That is 2 cents lower than the year before.
When are Manassas real estate taxes due?
Twice a year, on Dec. 5 and June 5. If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date moves to the next business day.
How do I appeal my Manassas property assessment?
Ask the Commissioner of the Revenue for an administrative review in writing (the 2026 deadline was March 31), or file with the Board of Equalization by May 1. The review is not required before a board appeal.
What is the car tax rate in Manassas?
Personal property, including vehicles, is taxed at $3.60 per $100 of assessed value, with state tax relief covering 34.67% of the tax on the first $20,000 of a qualifying vehicle’s value. Bills are due Oct. 5.
Does Manassas offer tax relief for seniors?
Yes. Owners 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled who meet income and asset limits can get real estate and personal property tax relief. Applications are due by July 1; call 703-257-8298.
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