Real EstateTax Information

Effective: 9/08/2008

The Commissioner of the Revenue is responsible for maintaining information on all tax parcels in the county and for preparing the yearly real estate land book. The land book is the basis from which the real estate tax bills are generated. The Commissioner of the Revenue is also responsible for administering the Land Use Program and the Tax Relief Program for the Elderly and Disabled.

The real estate records are based on the instruments that are recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court. The Clerk of the Circuit Court furnishes copies of all recorded instruments, such as deeds, plats, and wills, to the Commissioner's Office. The office staff then uses this information to update the real estate records.

The current real estate tax rate is $0.81 per $100 dollars assessed. To determine the tax amount for real estate, multiply the total assessed value by 0.0081 (10,000 X 0.0081 = $81.00). The County's Real Estate Assessor is responsible for the valuation of real estate property in Hanover County. Once the property value has been determined, the information is transferred to our office. Questions regarding assessments should be directed to the Assessor at (804) 365-6026.

The real estate tax bills are mailed and collected by the Treasurer. Real estate bills are due twice a year. The first half payment is due on June 5. The second half payment is due October 5. Questions regarding tax payments and mortgages should be directed to the Treasurer at (804) 365-6050 or by email to treasurer@co.hanover.va.us.