Collected and spent
In 2022, Newport News spent about $1,085.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$1,085.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.18 per $100 of value
Source · City of Newport News, VA, Newport News 2024 real estate tax — $1.18/$100 AV. Read on June 20, 2026.
Details
Newport News 2024 real estate tax — $1.18/$100 AV (11.8 mills) FY2024-25 adopted; City Real Estate Tax FAQWhere it goes
13 service lines.
Schools
$427.5M
Health and human services
$191.3M
Public works
$99.4M
Other
$97.6M
Police
$76.8M
Fire
$41.9M
Corrections
$36.1M
General government
$33.4M
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Parks and recreation
$29.4M
Debt service · past obligation
$22.4M
Transit
$13.2M
Courts
$11.5M
Library
$5.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
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Also on this tax bill
A Newport News address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Newport News
Sources
What it is
City of Newport News, VA, Newport News 2024 real estate tax — $1.18/$100 AV. Read on June 20, 2026.
Details
Newport News 2024 real estate tax — $1.18/$100 AV (11.8 mills) FY2024-25 adopted; City Real Estate Tax FAQSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
City of Newport News, VA, Newport News 2024 real estate tax — $1.18/$100 AV. Read on June 20, 2026.
Details
Newport News 2024 real estate tax — $1.18/$100 AV (11.8 mills) FY2024-25 adopted; City Real Estate Tax FAQTo act on what you have read
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