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
Jan. 1, 1994	.83
Jan. 1, 1995	.84
Jan. 1, 1996	.87
Jan. 1, 1997	.87
Jan. 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
July 1, 2007	.77
July 1, 2008	.77
July 1, 2009	.77
July 1, 2010	.77
July 1, 2011	.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.

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