City of Alexandria Tax Guide 

Please note that the Tax Guide is a synopsis of, and not a substitute for, the Alexandria City Code, which is the authoritative reference for tax matters in the City. We encourage you to contact the City department or agency listed for updates and further information on taxes.

• Property Taxes 
• Tax Relief Programs 
• License Taxes 
• Other Local Business-Related Taxes 
• Intergovernmental Taxes 
• Income Taxes 
• Tax Forms 
• Tax Filing and Payment Due Dates 
• Payments: Taxes and Parking Tickets 
• Delinquent Taxes 
• Additional Resources 
• Contact Us  

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Property Taxes 

• Real Estate Tax
• Personal Property Tax and City Decal
• Business Personal Property Tax

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Tax Relief Programs 

• Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly or Totally Disabled Persons
• Personal Property Tax Relief for Elderly or Totally Disabled Persons
• Affordable Homeownership Preservation (AHOP) Grant Program

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License Taxes  

• Business License Tax
• Bank Franchise License Tax
• Dog and Cat Licenses

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Other Local Business-Related Taxes  

• Admission Tax 
• Cigarette Tax
• Meal Sales Tax
• Public Rights-of-Way Use Fee
• Short-Term (Daily) Rental Tax
• Transient Lodging Tax
• Utility Tax

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Intergovernmental Taxes  

• Gasoline Tax
• Recordation Tax
• Sales and Use Tax

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Income Taxes 

• Federal Income Tax
• State Income Tax

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Tax Forms 

• Tax Forms 

Tax Filing and Payment Due Dates 

• Finance Calendar (Viewable by date or topic)
  • Download Calendar (PDF)
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Payments: Taxes and Parking Tickets 

• Five Easy Ways to Pay
• Automatic Bank Debit Program (Real Estate Tax Only)

Delinquent Taxes 

• Penalties for Late Filing and Payment
• Delinquent Tax Collections 
• Delinquent Taxpayer Lists 

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Additional Resources 

• Virginia Department of Taxation 
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles 
• Virginia State Corporation Commission 
• Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)
• HB 3202 Transportation Funding Authority 

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Contact Us 

Please note that the City is transitioning all City Hall offices to a new telephone system with new phone numbers.  The new number is listed first; however, the old numbers should continue to work during the transition period.

CONTACT...	FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT...	PHONE NUMBER/ E-MAIL LINK
Personal Property Tax	Personal Property (Vehicle) Tax Registration, Assessments, Relief and Account Changes	703.746.3900 or 703.838.4560 Email:
Business Tax	Business Licenses and Taxes	703.746.3903 or 703.838.4680 Email:
Tax Services & Enforcement	Real Estate and/or Personal Property Tax Relief for Elderly or Totally Disabled Persons	703.746.3909 or 703.838.4570 Email:
	State Income Tax Preparation Assistance	703.746.3909 or 703.838.4570 Email:
	Delinquent Taxes: Collections and Payment Plans	703.746.3909 or 703.838.4570 Email:
	Daily Rental Tax, Bank Franchise License Tax, Public Service Corporation Assessments and Bankruptcy	703.746.3909 or 703.838.4570 Email:
Tax Audit, Research & Analysis	Meals and Beverage Tax	703.746.3903 or 703.838.3869 Email:
	Transient Lodging (Hotel) Tax	703.746.3903 or 703.838.3869 Email:
	Utility Tax	703.746.3903 or 703.838.3869 Email:
	Communications Tax	703.746.3903 or 703.838.3869 Email:
	Admissions Tax	703.746.3903 or 703.838.3869 Email:
Treasury Division	Real Estate Tax--Billing and Payment	703.746.3902 or 703.838.4777 Email:
	Paying Taxes and Parking Tickets	703.746.3902 or 703.838.4777 Email: