Summary answer: The City of Fairfax's own real estate tax rate for FY2026 is $1.055 per $100 of assessed value — genuinely its own rate, separate from and slightly lower than Fairfax County's $1.1225. On a $750,000 home (near the city's typical value), that's roughly $7,913 per year, or about $659 per month.
I'm Johnny with JQ Real Estate. Here's exactly how this breaks down, and why the jurisdiction matters.
Why the City of Fairfax / Fairfax County distinction genuinely matters
| Jurisdiction | 2026 Rate per $100 Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| City of Fairfax (independent city) | $1.055 |
| Fairfax County | $1.1225 |
Why this distinction confuses many buyers
The City of Fairfax is a genuinely separate, independent city with its own government, school system, and tax rate — not simply a neighborhood within Fairfax County, despite the identical name. Always verify which jurisdiction a specific property sits in before comparing costs.
Factor this into your real budget
Reach out and let's run your real numbers, and confirm exactly which jurisdiction your target property falls in.
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