Mission Statement

• Fairly and equitably assessing James City County real estate and providing accurate property information under the authority of the Constitution of Virginia, Code of Virginia, and James City County Code.

Description of Services

The establishment of the Real Estate Assessments Division (Division) was enabled in 1974 by the Virginia Code with the passage of Section 58.1-3274. Real Estate Assessments is one of four divisions of the Department of Financial Management and Services. The Division, including the GIS/Mapping Section, is located at the James City County Government Center, Blg F.

The functions and responsibilities of the Division include:

• Producing annual assessment of James City County real estate - including the departmental review of assessment process (appeal process)
• Providing property information to the public and James City County staff - including an internet website, informational reports and GIS (Geographic Information System) - produced maps
• Administering real property tax exemptions
• Providing administrative support to the James City County Board of Equalization
• Creating the James City County Land Book annually
• Maintaining the James City County Parcel Map Book (formerly Tax Map Atlas)

Appeal Deadlines

Departmental Review of Assessments - Property reassessment reviews may be requested until March 30 by calling 757-253-6650 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Board of Equalization Assessment Appeal - Property owners dissatisfied with the outcome of the review may appeal until April 29, 2009