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TAXES and TAX RATES are set by the Board of Supervisors or
General Assembly.
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Fuel Tax. A local
sales tax applies to domestic heating fuels sold by York County firms or
firms in other localities that have a 1% tax.
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Lodging (Room) Tax. The County has a
5% tax on rentals of hotels, motels, guest rooms, and
temporary lodging of no more than 30 days. This tax is paid by the
transient and remitted by the business to the Commissioner of the
Revenue on or before the 20th day of the following month. Telephone -
(757) 890-3383.
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Lodging (Room) Additional
$2.00 Tax. In addition to the 5% tax on rooms, there is an
additional $2.00 per room per night. This tax is paid by the transient
and remitted by the business to the Commissioner of the Revenue on or
before the 20th day of the following month. The revenues collected are
designated and expended solely for advertising the Historic Triangle
area and ends January 1, 2008. Telephone - (757) 890-3383.
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Meals Tax (Food & Beverage). York County has
a 4% meals tax for food and beverages served by a restaurant. This tax is added onto the four
and one-half percent state sales tax at the time of purchase.
Telephone - (757) 890-3383.
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Personal Property Tax.
The tax is assessed on automobiles, trailers, motorcycles, dirt bikes, recreational
vehicles and other vehicles that require a state license plate. Property
that is not required to pay
a Vehicle Registration fee (boats, mobile homes, and business property) must be filed on the appropriate
form with the Commissioner of the Revenue on or before February 15 to avoid a filing
penalty. Personal Property Taxes are prorated on
motor vehicles on a monthly basis and based on the date the property was
located in York County. Personal Property Taxes are based on a
rate per $100 of assessed value. Telephone -
(757)
890-3381.
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Personal Property Tax and
Real Estate Tax Bills. Tax bills are mailed by the Treasurer's
Office. Payment is due June 5 and December 5. In the event the payment
date falls on a weekend, payment is due the next business day. Penalty
and interest charges are applied on the day following the due date.
Telephone - (757) 890-3420.
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Real Estate Tax.
Tax is assessed to the property owner as of January
1, as determined by the Commissioner of the Revenue. Telephone -
(757) 890-3383. This tax is set
annually by the Board of Supervisors. Payment is due June 5 and December
5. In the event the payment date falls on a weekend, payment is due the
next business day. Penalties and interest charges are applied on the day
following the due date. Tax bills are prepared by the Treasurer's Office
and mailed approximately one month prior to the due date. Telephone -
(757) 890-3420.
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Real Estate Tax Relief.
Owner(s) who are 65 years of age or totally and
permanently disabled as of December 31, and meet specific income and
financial worth criteria, may be entitled to a tax reduction or
exemption. Applications must be filed each year with the
Commissioner of the Revenue on or before April 1. Telephone
- (757)
890-3382.
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Mobile Home Tax Relief.
Owner(s) who are 65 years of age or totally and
permanently disabled as of December 31, and meet specific income and
financial worth criteria, may be entitled to a tax reduction or
exemption. Applications must be filed each year with the
Commissioner of the Revenue on or before April 1.. Telephone
- (757) 890-3381.
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Land Use Assessment.
A state program that allows landowners to pay a reduced assessment
rate for land that qualifies under the standards of the program.
There are two categories of land use that currently qualify: land used for
horticulture land used for agriculture. Each requires a
minimum acreage to qualify. Acceptance into the program requires an annual application
to be filed on or before November 1 annually and adherence to
growing standards set down by the State.
Telephone - (757) 890-3720.
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Sales Tax (state tax) is four and one-half percent on
sales of all goods except prescription drugs. One percent of that is returned to York
County by the state for local use.
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Short-Term Rental Tax.
York County has a one percent Short-Term Rental Tax filed and paid
quarterly in the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office. Telephone
- (757) 890-3383.
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Telephone E-911 Charge. A monthly surcharge per line
is charged to County residents with telephones to maintain the Enhanced 911 Emergency
Services system. This surcharge is collected on the monthly telephone bill and applies to
each telephone line. The 24-hour 911 service responds to all types of emergencies.
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Virginia Income Tax.
State income tax forms may be filed through the Commissioner of the
Revenue. The Commissioner's Office reviews each filing for accuracy and
errors are corrected in consultation with the taxpayer before tax
returns are sent to the Virginia Department of Taxation in Richmond.
State income tax deadline is May 1. Telephone -
(757) 890-3381.
TAX RETURN OF TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY (Individuals and Businesses). Effective for Tax
Year 2008 - See the following changes in payment of Vehicle Registration Fee
and due date to file Tax Returns for Personal, Business Tangible Personal
Property and Manufactured (Mobile) Homes. Telephone - (757)
890-3381.
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The method of filing
personal property has changed to "File by Exception." Forms will
be mailed in January listing each motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer,
boat and watercraft property from the Commissioner of the Revenue
records. The form must be returned to the Commissioner of the
Revenue on or before March 3 if 1) the item(s) listed on the form are in
red font, 2) you are active duty military, or 3) a change is made in the
taxable status or situs of any of the property listed. If none of
the above criteria apply, the form can be discarded and assessments will
be based on prior year filings.
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The due date for annual
filing of personal property, business personal property, machinery and
tools, and manufactured (mobile) homes has changed to March 1 (rather
than February 15) which corresponds with the Business and Professional
Occupational License Tax (BPOL or Business License).
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New vehicles or new
residents must register their property with the Commissioner of the
Revenue within 60 days from the date of purchase or the date moved in to
avoid late filing penalty.
TECHNICAL SERVICES & SPECIAL OPERATIONS.
Responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department
of Fire & Life Safety's emergency response operations through the
development and delivery of basic and advanced training programs,
coordination of all departmental logistics; the provision of
command support services; the development and automation of a comprehensive
information management system; and the coordination of special operations,
activities and events. The division also provides animal protective services
and enforces animal control laws, ordinances and regulations through Animal
Control. A division of the Department of Fire & Life Safety.
Telephone - (757) 890-3600.
EMERGENCIES - CALL 911.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT.
A function of the Department of Community Services, this office is
responsible for increasing tourism by marketing, managing and implementing a
wide variety of programs, activities and events, which encourage and promote
visitation. Tourism staff participates in over twenty tourism travel
shows and conferences, over fifty sales calls, and more than ten
familiarization in training tours. Additionally, advertising
placements are secured in more than fifteen tourism publications and
newspapers. Other projects include overseeing more than twelve
brochures and collateral pieces. Almost 4,000 tourism inquiries are
fulfilled annually. Staff continues to work on cruise ship and tall
ship initiatives. Telephone - (757) 890-3500.
yorkcounty.gov/tourism
TRASH
COLLECTION. See Waste Management.
TREASURER. The Treasurer collects all revenues due York County including
real estate, personal property and other local and state taxes, and
disburses County funds as needed. Collects vehicle registration fee and
sells dog tags.
countyofyorkva.org/treasurer/index.html
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The Honorable Deborah B.
Robinson
P.O. Box 251, Yorktown VA 23690
(757) 890-3420
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