Treasurer

Real Estate Tax

Real estate taxes are assessed by the Essex County Commissioner of the Revenue, based on property valuations as of January 1 each year. The real estate bills are due and payable on or before December 5^th. All property owners are mailed copies of their bills; however, if the property tax is paid via a third party, the bill will be mailed to the third party.

Personal Property Tax

Personal property tax on vehicles, boats, trailers, mobile homes, business property, etc., are assessed by the Essex County Commissioner of the Revenue, based on property valuations as of January 1 each year. Personal property that is owned on January 1^st and is garaged in the Town of Tappahannock, will be billed to the corresponding owner for the entire year. If the personal property is moved into the Town after January 1^st, the property will not billed to the owner until the following year. All property owners are mailed copies of their bills, which are due and payable on or before December 5^th.

NOTE: The most important thing you can do as a property owner is to immediately notify the Department of Motor Vehicles, once you have either purchased, sold or disposed of the property, or you have moved in or out of the town. They can be reached via phone at 804-497-7100, online or walk ins.

If you have purchased, sold or disposed of a boat or jet ski, you will need to notify the Department of Wildlife Resources for the boat or jet ski. They can be reached via phone at 866-721-6911 or online.

NOTE: You would notify the Department of Motor Vehicles about the trailers.

Pay Real Estate Tax Bill