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The Lynchburg City Assessor's Office is required to maintain an alphabetical ownership tax roll each year for the period of July 1 through June 30. To maintain the role, the City Assessor must keep current property records showing the physical characteristics of each parcel and in accordance with Chapter 18-48 of the Lynchburg City Code, Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, and Article X of the Virginia Constitution. Staff values approximately 32,525 real estate property parcels, of which 1,645 are exempt. The real estate tax rate for 2025 to 2026 is $0.84 per $100 of the total assessed value. Property transfers and building permits are processed throughout the year and all parcels are reassessed biennially. Special appraisal estimates of value for budgeting and rental studies are prepared periodically. Individuals can view property details, maps, and more on the City of Lynchburg's ParcelViewer.

The Real Estate Assessments Office collects information regarding property descriptions, property sales, and other real estate market data. To ensure property descriptions are accurate, County appraisers periodically inspect properties to verify current data.

All real property, including commercial & residential, are re-assessed annually. Determining the value involves a combination of factors, which include but are not limited to: The price a typical buyer would pay for the property in its current condition in a competitive and open market. The value that similar properties are selling for Estimated cost to replace the property with today’s materials and labor costs How much it takes to operate and keep in repair Potential earnings if rented