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1. When are Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes due?

The first half 2012 Real Estate and Personal Property tax due date is extended to June 19th due to a delay by the Board of Supervisors in setting the tax rates.

Real Estate and Personal Property taxes are typically due each year on June 5th and December 5th. If the 5th falls on a weekend, taxes are due on the next business day.

2. Which credit cards do you accept?

It depends on whether you pay online, in the office or by phone.

Online: MasterCard Credit & Debit, VISA Credit & Debit, Discover, American Express, and E-check

Office: Discover, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
(We are unable to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards in office at this time)

Phone (800) 272-9829: MasterCard Credit, Discover and American Express

*All credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee imposed by the provider*

3. Which bills can I pay online?

Real Estate, Personal Property, Water/Sewer bills and Dog Licenses may be paid by credit card.

Online: MasterCard Credit & Debit, VISA Credit & Debit, Discover, American Express, and E-check
In Office: Discover, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
(We are unable to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards in office at this time)

Phone (800) 272-9829: MasterCard Credit, Discover and American Express

*All credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee imposed by the provider

4. How is Personal Property Tax assessed?

The General Assembly capped the amount of tax relief allotted to localities. Your tax bill is reduced by this allotment on the first $20,000 of value of your qualifying vehicle. If your qualifying vehicle's NADA value is $1,000 or less, your tax is eliminated.

Stafford County assesses at 40% of the NADA value. A NADA value of $20,000 =$8,000 in county assessed value. A NADA value of $1,000 = $400 in county assessed value.

5. Mortgage Questions

I just paid off my mortgage; who do I need to contact regarding tax bills?
If you just paid off your mortgage and would like the tax bills sent to your current address, please call the mortgage clerk at (540) 658-8700 or email jodriscoll@staffordcountyva.gov to update your records. Please include the property address or map number. Real Estate taxes are billed bi-annually; due dates June 5 and December 5. Tax bills are typically mailed the first week of May and the first week of November.

Why did I receive my real estate tax bill in the mail when my mortgage company escrows for my taxes?
If you received your real estate tax bill in the mail and you believe your mortgage company is responsible for payment, contact your lender, write your loan number on the bill and forward it to the mortgage company. You can contact the Treasurer’s Office at (540) 658-8700 to verify payment has been received.

6. How much did I pay in taxes?

The Stafford County Treasurer's Office makes every effort to produce and publish the most current and accurate property tax information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, for its use, or its interpretation. Neither Stafford County nor the Treasurer's Office assumes any liability associated with use or misuse of this data.
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7. What is Personal Property Tax Relief?

The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 provides tax relief for any passenger car, motorcycle, or pickup or panel truck having a registered gross weight of less than 7,501 pounds. The vehicle must be owned or leased by an individual and NOT used for business purposes. A vehicle is considered to be used for business purposes if:

•More than 50% of the mileage for the year is used as a business expense for Federal Income Tax purposes OR reimbursed by an employer;

•More than 50% of the depreciation associated with the vehicle is deducted as a business expense for Federal Income Tax;

•The cost of the vehicle is expensed pursuant to Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Service Code; or

•The vehicle is leased by an individual and the leasing company pays the tax without reimbursement from the individual.

Vehicles qualified for tax relief are noted on your tax bill and show a reduction for the portion of the tax the Commonwealth will pay. For qualified vehicles, your tax bill is reduced by the applicable tax relief percentage for the tax year on the first $20,000 of value.

Stafford County will be reimbursed by the Commonwealth for the amount of the reduction once you have paid the balance due shown on your bill. If your qualifying vehicle's assessed value is $1,000 or less, your tax has been eliminated and the Commonwealth's share is 100%. Tax relief is calculated using the locality's effective tax rate.

You are required to certify annually to Stafford County that your vehicle remains qualified to receive car tax relief. Therefore, it is important that you review the information sent to you each year to be sure that your vehicles are properly qualified. This information may be included on items such as personal property tax returns, decal applications, or tax bills.

If your vehicle is improperly qualified or you are uncertain whether your vehicle would be eligible for car tax relief because it is used part of the time for business purposes, contact the Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 658-4132 or email to commrev@co.stafford.va.us.

When you pay your Stafford County taxes on qualified vehicles, you are certifying that personal property tax relief is given only to personal use vehicles.

8. What is my pin?

To find your PIN, view sample bills. Personal Property, call (540) 658-8700. Real Estate search for PIN by parcel.

9. What vehicles am I being assessed on?

Call the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 658-4132.

10. How do I change my address?

Click the link below to submit a change of address form to the Commissioner of the Revenue. Change of Address Form