2026 fiscal calendar
Know the tax date before it becomes a penalty date.
Tax bills, payment rules, and valuation-review windows are controlled by the local jurisdiction and the governing state framework. The verified record below separates published figures from dates that require confirmation with New Kent County Commissioner of the Revenue.
Effective rate
$0.54 per $100 equalized 2026 rate according to the county reassessment notice; the FY2026–2027 proposed rate of $0.59 is a separate fiscal-year levy.
Statement mailing
2026 bills were expected in early September under the county's 2026 due-date-change notice.
Payment deadline
Annual 2026 tax due date is November 1; for 2026 only, no penalty applies if full payment is made by December 5, 2026, and a 10% penalty applies to a balance due December 6.
Valuation protest
April 30, 2026 for Board of Equalization applications under the official 2026 notice.
Critical payment warning
Do not assume a grace period.
The verified county record identifies the payment timing above but does not establish a universal penalty schedule for this page. Late charges, interest, collection costs, tax-sale procedures, and lien or foreclosure timelines can depend on state law and the local collector’s process. If the deadline is close or a balance is delinquent, contact the tax collector directly and request the current payoff amount in writing.
Treat the published payment deadline as a hard operational date and retain your receipt or confirmation number.
Read the calendar in order
From assessment to collection
1. Valuation and notice
Review the assessment notice as soon as it arrives. The protest window may run from the notice date rather than from the payment due date.
2. Statement and account review
Match the tax statement to the parcel or account number and confirm exemptions, assessed value, taxing units, credits, and balance.
3. Payment confirmation
Use the official collector channel, then save the receipt, transaction reference, and date posted. A bank submission is not always the same as a county posting date.