Office Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Billing/Collection of Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes

• Personal Property taxes are due twice a year - June 5 and November 5 of each year
• Real Estate is due twice a year - June 5 and November 5 of each year
• Lock-boxes are located next to both main entrances of the County Administration Building for convenience

Pay Taxes Online

Now you can view and pay your taxes online, as well as check amounts due and previous payments.

Pay Taxes by Phone

If you wish to pay by credit card over the phone, call 1-800-2PAYTAX. Powhatan's jurisdiction code is: 1096.

Late Payments

All payments that are not paid on the due date are subject to a 10% penalty by law and an additional 10% interest is applied yearly.

Collecting Estimated & State Income Taxes Due

The Treasurer's Office collects, deposits the money in the State Treasury Account and files all necessary documents with the Department of Taxation.

Selling of Dog & Kennel Licenses

Residential Zone

• Dog Licenses for up to 4 dogs - $10 per dog; $7 per dog if the dogs are spayed or neutered
• Kennel Licenses with Approved Conditional Use Permit for more than 4 dogs - $50

Agricultural Zone

• Dog Licenses - $10 per dog; $7 per dog if spayed or neutered
• Kennel Licenses - $50.

Other Licenses

• Dangerous Dog (declared by court) - $100 each
• Wolf Hybrid - $50 each

Rabies Certificate

Taxpayer must always present a valid rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian in order for us to process the charge. The certificate must specify whether or not the pet is spayed or neutered in order to receive the discounted rate.