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Since 1870, the Virginia Constitution has required that the post of Treasurer be an elected office, making the local Treasurer accountable directly to the citizens. The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the county and is responsible for collecting revenues in the form of taxes and fees. These revenues include:
- Real estate taxes
- Personal property taxes
- License taxes
- Permit fees
- State income taxes
- Court, sheriff and clerk fees
The Treasurer also manages the investment of local funds and maintains the county’s financial records.
Harry L. Whitt
Treasurer
Tax Type King William West Point* Real Estate $.81/100 assessed value $.27/100 assessed value Personal Property $3.65/100 assessed value $.50/100 assessed value Machinery & Tools $2.45/100 assessed value $.95/100 assessed value Real estate taxes are due twice a year on June 25 and December 5. Questions regarding property assessments should be directed to the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Personal Property Taxes are due December 5 of each year. Taxes are assessed as of January 1 of each year and are not prorated.
* Residents of West Point are subject to a split levy. Tax rates given here for the Town of West Point are the nominal rates collected by the County Treasurer. The Town of West Point assesses additional taxes on residents which are paid directly to the town. The tax rates provided here do not reflect those additional assessments.
Certain elderly and disabled persons are allowed exemptions of Real Estate Taxes.
To find out if you may qualify for an exemption please contact:Sally Pearson, Commissioner of the Revenue
P. O. Box 217
King William, VA 23086Phone: (804) 769-4941
Affidavit or certification must be made prior to March 1 for each taxable year.
Cars & Trucks $30 Motorcycles $25 Vehicle License Fees are added to personal property tax bills each year.
Inquiries about vehicles or assessments on your personal property tax bills should also be directed to the Commissioners’ Office .
Individual Dog $5 Kennel (up to 20 dogs) $25 For more information, visit the Animal Control page.
Taxes can be paid at the Treasurer’s Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Avoid waiting in line by mailing your taxes before the due date. A convenient return envelope is enclosed with your bill. The official U.S. Postmark will be used as the posting date.
Taxes for the exact amount printed on the bill can also be paid at the following locations :
- Citizens & Farmers Bank, West Point
- Bank of Essex, Manquin and West Point
- Union Bank and Trust, Manquin
Tax Payments may be made monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. If you are interested in making payments in this manner, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at:
(804) 769-4931 or
(804) 994-2937 Ext. 4931 or
(804) 843-3422 Ext. 4931or by mail at:
P.O. Box 156
King William, VA 23086You can pay your taxes or permit fees by credit card using one of the following convenient methods:
In Person: Taxes may be paid by credit card or debit card at the Treasurer’s office. (Visa, MasterCard)
By Telephone: Call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800-272-9829) from any touch-tone phone. You will need the jurisdiction code for King William County (1018), your tax bill number, a valid credit card number, and a daytime telephone number. This service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
Online by Credit Card: Through Official Payments Corp. (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
A convenience fee will be charged for each credit card payment.
Online by E-Check: Through Official Payments Corp. A convenience fee will be charged for each E-Check payment.
Real estate bills are mailed in the name of the property owner as of January 1 each year. If you receive a bill for any property you have sold, please forward the bill to the current owner. Real estate bills which are requested by a mortgage company are sent directly to that organization. If you receive a real estate bill and your mortgage company should be paying, you should forward the bill to the mortgage company.
King William County Treasurer's Office
PO Box 156
King William, VA 23086Phone: (804) 769-4931
Fax: (804) 769-4992The Treasurer's Office is located in the county administration building at 180 Horse Landing Road, behind the colonial courthouse.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Harry L. Whitt
Treasurer
(804) 769-4930
hwhitt@kingwilliamcounty.usDebra L. Denton
Chief Deputy Treasurer
(804) 769-4931
ddenton@kingwilliamcounty.usMarie Wilson
Deputy Treasurer
(804) 769-4932
mwilson@kingwilliamcounty.us
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