FAQs • York County, VA • CivicEngage

I have an escrow account with my Mortgage Company and received a bill, what should I do?: All York County property owners, including properties that have a mortgage company escrow to pay the taxes, will now be receiving real estate tax bills. If a mortgage company is responsible for payment of taxes, the bill is for your records only. Citizens responsible for paying their own real estate taxes should remit payment by the due date on the bill.

Learn how to pay your Real Estate Tax bill.

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Treasurer's Office

1. I just moved in/out of York County, what do I need to do?: Contact the Commissioner of the Revenue.

The current Real Estate Tax rate for 2023 is $.77 per $100 of assessed value.

3. What is the Personal Property Tax rate?: The Personal Property Tax rate is set each year by the Board of Supervisors. The 2023 tax rate is $3.90 per $100.00 of assessed value.
Board of Supervisors Website

4. I just sold my car, now what?: You must notify the DMV and the Commissioner of the Revenue.

5. I am active duty military, do I have to pay Personal Property Taxes?: Detailed information can be found on the Military Exemptions page.

6. Can I make payment arrangements?: Contact the Delinquent Tax Administrator at 757-890-3420 or treas@yorkcounty.gov. She will work with you on paying your Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes within a reasonable time period. She cannot relieve the penalties and interest, but may forestall any legal action. To make payment arrangements on a York County Utility Bill contact Utility Billing at 757-890-3702

7. What is the current rate of Personal Property Tax Relief?: Personal Property Tax Relief is at 43% for 2023.
Discover more information on the Treasurer's page.

8. Who do I make my checks payable to?: All payments and donations sent to the County should be made payable to: Treasurer, County of York.

Discover all your payment options.

9. I have an escrow account with my Mortgage Company and received a bill, what should I do?: All York County property owners, including properties that have a mortgage company escrow to pay the taxes, will now be receiving real estate tax bills. If a mortgage company is responsible for payment of taxes, the bill is for your records only. Citizens responsible for paying their own real estate taxes should remit payment by the due date on the bill.

Learn how to pay your Real Estate Tax bill.

10. Is the mailing address on my tax bill correct?: Yes. Bills due June 25th and December 5th that are sent with payment stubs are now mailed to a secure processing facility in Baltimore, Maryland. However, if you are not sending the payment stub with your payment or need a receipt, please send directly to the Treasurer's Office.

11. Can I pay my Personal Property and Real Estate Tax bill by automatic debit?: Yes. You can sign up for the Tax Pay My Way Program for personal property taxes and/or real estate taxes at any time. Please visit the Forms & Samples section on the Treasurer’s webpage for more information.
Sign up for the Tax Payment Plan now.

12. Can I pay my York County utility bill through automatic debit?: Yes. Users can pay their utility bill automatically by signing up for Smart Pay today.