The treasurer is a constitutional office created in the Virginia Constitution of 1870 and elected to a four-year term. The treasurer’s independent status as an elected official ensures that local funds will be collected, invested and spent by an officer who reports directly to the people.
Responsibilities
Virginia’s city and county treasurers are the chief financial officers for their localities, collecting taxes and local fees and making payments on behalf of the local government. The treasurer is responsible for every form of revenue that comes to his or her locality including:
- Personal Property Taxes
- Real Estate Taxes
- State Income Tax
- Water and Sewer Payments
- Dog License Fees
- Permit Fees
Treasurers also manage the investment of local funds and maintain records of local finances.
Current Tax Rates
- Real Property $0.68 per $100 of assessed value
- Mobile Homes $0.68 per $100 of assessed value
- Personal Property $3.25 per $100 of assessed value
- Machinery & Tools $2.50 per $100 of assessed value.