Portsmouth Property Search
Look up a Portsmouth property in the official public records. This page links the city's own assessment search, tax lookup and parcel map. It also covers the tax rate and how assessments work.
VaHome.com is a real estate brokerage website. It is not part of or affiliated with the City of Portsmouth.
Search official Portsmouth records
These tools are run by the City of Portsmouth. Each link opens the official site in a new tab.
Assessed value and parcel details
Search by address on the City of Portsmouth City Assessor site.
Real Estate Assessment Data & Tax Map Search ↗Parcel map (GIS)
The Real Estate Assessment Data & Tax Map Search is also the city's parcel map.
Real Estate Assessment Data & Tax Map Search ↗Office pages: City of Portsmouth City Assessor ↗·City Treasurer ↗
Portsmouth property tax and assessment facts
- Real estate tax rate
- $1.24 per $100 of assessed value (FY 2026-27). Official rate source ↗
- Tax bills
- Bills are due in four quarterly installments: September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30. Due dates ↗
- How often it reassesses
- Portsmouth assesses all real property every year. Values are set as of January 1 and take effect July 1. Source ↗
Assessed value vs. market value
The assessed value is the value the City of Portsmouth uses to figure your tax bill. Virginia law asks assessors to value property at fair market value.
Still, an assessment is a mass appraisal. It values every parcel as of one date, using sales and records.
Market value is what a buyer pays today. It depends on condition, updates and recent sales nearby. So a sale price can land above or below the assessment.
Search homes in Portsmouth
Looking to buy or sell? These VaHome.com pages use REIN MLS data.
Portsmouth property search FAQ
How do I look up a property in Portsmouth?
Use the Real Estate Assessment Data & Tax Map Search from the City of Portsmouth City Assessor. Enter a street address to see the assessed value and parcel details. The site is run by the City of Portsmouth, not by VaHome.com.
Is the Portsmouth assessment the same as market value?
Not always. Virginia law asks assessors to value property at fair market value. But the assessment is a mass appraisal set as of one date. A sale price reflects one buyer and one seller on one day. Recent sales of similar nearby homes are a better guide to today's price.
How do I find the property tax for a Portsmouth address?
Look up the bill through the City Treasurer link above. To estimate it, divide the assessed value by 100 and multiply by the rate. At $1.24 per $100 for FY 2026-27, a $300,000 assessment comes to about $3,720 a year.
How often are properties reassessed in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth assesses all real property every year. Values are set as of January 1 and take effect July 1.
Is VaHome.com the official Portsmouth property search?
No. VaHome.com is a real estate brokerage website. It is not part of or affiliated with the City of Portsmouth. The official records are on the city sites linked on this page.
Official links checked October 22, 2026. Records, rates and tools belong to each locality and can change.