James City County, VirginiaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- June 2, 2026 (first-half bills); second-half 2026 mailing date N/A
- Payment deadline
- December 5, 2026 (first bill under the 2026/FY2027 assessment) and June 5, 2027 (second half); routine annual due dates are June 5 and December 5.
- Assessment appeal
- April 30, 2026 (Board of Equalization); departmental review generally within 30 days after notice
- Rate information
- $0.83 per $100 of assessed value (2026)
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
January 1–June 1, 2026
Senior relief
Age 65+ by July 1 or permanently disabled; income no more than $55,000 and net worth no more than $200,000 excluding the house and 10 acres; application period January 1–June 1; exemption is capped at the tax rate applied to the first $150,000 of value.
Valuation limits
Biennial assessment at 100% fair-market value; no general local annual valuation cap verified. The 2026 assessment is effective for FY2027.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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