Automatic Bank Debit Program
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You can have your real estate taxes and refuse fees automatically paid from your checking or savings account in monthly installments or in one lump-sum payment on each of the tax due dates. This service is free. Enrollment in the Automatic Bank Debit Program does not provide an extension for payment of taxes or refuse fees. Real estate taxes and refuse fees are due semi-annually on June 15 and November 15. If either due date falls on a City holiday or weekend, the due date will be adjusted to the next business day. Property owners who have tax escrow accounts with their mortgage companies should continue making payments to their mortgage companies rather than enrolling in this program.
Monthly Installments
Monthly Debit Example (PDF)
If the monthly installment option is selected, the City will debit your bank account on the 5th of each month according to the following schedule. Please note that payments will not be deducted during the months of June and November when taxes are due. Instead, the City will mail a tax bill directly to you at least 30 days before the June and November tax due dates for any remaining balance. Payment of the remaining balance must be received by the City or postmarked by the June 15 and November 15 tax due dates to avoid late payment penalty. Any overpayment will be automatically applied towards the next billing period, unless a refund is requested.
Monthly Debit Schedule |
Tax Due Date |
First Half Real Estate Tax
December through May |
June 15 |
Second Half Real Estate Tax
July through October |
November 15 |
Lump-Sum Payment
If the lump-sum payment option is selected, the City will debit your bank account on the June 15 and November 15 tax due dates, for the amount of the current tax and refuse fee due, for the designated account, on each of those two dates.
For more information and to enroll in the program, please refer to the Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer (PDF). In order for funds to be transferred from your bank account, the City must receive a completed Authorization Agreement at least 14 days before the desired debits are to take effect. Please note that a monthly installment payment will not be transferred from your bank account during the months of June and November when taxes are due. Instead, the City will mail a tax bill directly to you at least 30 days before the tax due date for any remaining balance. Payment of the remaining balance must be received by the City or postmarked by the June 15 and November 15 tax due dates to avoid late payment penalty.
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Treasury Division
301 King Street, Room 1510
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.746.3902
Fax: 703.706.3977
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