Real Estate Taxes
Due Dates The regular billing cycle for James City County Real Estate taxes has two due dates during the year; December 5 and June 5. Additionally, supplemental bills may be sent out from time to time due to taxpayers completing homes and/or additions to existing homes. These supplemental bills will have due dates respective to the date they are mailed.
| Historical Real Estate Tax Rates for James City County | |||
| January 1, 1994 | .83 | ||
| January 1, 1995 | .84 | ||
| January 1, 1996 | .87 | ||
| January 1, 1997 | .87 | ||
| January 1, 1998 | .87 | ||
| July 1, 1999 | .87 | ||
| July 1, 2000 | .87 | ||
| July 1, 2001 | .87 | ||
| July 1, 2002 | .87 | ||
| July 1, 2003 | .86 | ||
| July 1, 2004 | .825 | ||
| July 1, 2005 | .785 | ||
| July 1, 2006 | .77 | ||
Taxes are collected by the Treasurer and the rate schedule is posted online. 2007 Assessments can be found here.
Fiscal Year The billing cycle for Real Estate tax is on a fiscal year basis. This means that instead of the regular calendar year (January through December), the bills are based from July 1 through June 30 of every year. Therefore, the first half bill of a fiscal year is due December 5, and covers July 1 through December 31. Additionally, the second half bill of the fiscal year is due June 5, and covers January 1 through June 30.
Possible Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes - The elderly or disabled may be eligible for a real estate tax exemption if:
- They are 65 or older, or permanently disabled
- They meet financial criteria established by local ordinance.
If you meet that criterial please submit the following form by June 1: Real Estate Exemption Application.
For more information regarding real estate tax relief, please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office at (757) 253-6695.