Gloucester County has recently completed its 2026 Real Estate Reassessment, a process designed to ensure that all properties in the county are assessed equitably and reflect current market conditions.
The updated assessments represent fair market values as of Jan. 1, 2026, and all property owners should receive notices of reassessment in their mailboxes in early December, a county release stated.
Virginia law requires periodic reassessment of real property to maintain fairness within the tax system. Because property values change over time—and often at different rates across property types—the reassessment ensures that each property owner is contributing their fair share based on current market trends.
According to County Assessor Dan Thomas, the county utilizes a mass appraisal process that includes identifying all properties and market areas; analyzing characteristics such as location, size, age, quality and amenities; developing and testing valuation models, and applying valuation c...