Alexandria Mails 2026 Second Half Real Estate Tax Bills Due November 16

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The City of Alexandria has mailed the bills for the second half of 2026 Real Estate tax, Refuse fee, and Stormwater Utility fee to all property owners and/or mortgage companies.  

Second half Real Estate tax and fee payments are due on Monday, November 16. All Real Estate taxes and fees not paid or postmarked by November 16 will be charged a late payment penalty and interest.  

The calendar year 2026 Real Estate tax rate is $1.135 per $100 of assessed value. The second half Refuse fee is $250 per can, which is half of the $500 annual Refuse rate for both FY 2026 and FY 2027. The second half Stormwater Utility fee is $178.70 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU), which is half of the $357.40 annual fee for FY 2027.  

How to Pay Real Estate Tax Bills 

Property owners are encouraged to use one of the City’s convenient and contact-free payment options, which are available 24 hours per day: 

  • Online: Payments can be made online by credit card (fee applies) or eCheck (no fee) at alexandriava.gov/Payments. 
  • By Mail: Checks or money orders can be mailed to: City of Alexandria, P.O. Box 34750, Alexandria, VA 22334-0750. 
  • Old Town Drop Box: Checks or money orders may be placed in the blue 24-hour drop box located to the right of the door at 100 North Pitt St. Payments must be in the drop box by midnight on November 16, 2026, to be considered on time. 

Taxpayers can also visit the Finance Department in person during normal business hours for assistance, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the West End Finance Office (4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 2011). 

Late Penalties and Fees 

The late payment penalty for Real Estate Tax Bills is five percent (5%) of the tax if paid by December 1, 2026, or $10, whichever is greater. The penalty is 10 percent (10%) of the tax if the Real Estate Tax Bill is paid on or after December 2, 2026, or $10, whichever is greater.  

The late payment penalty for Refuse Fee bills is 10 percent (10%) of the Refuse fee.  

There is no late payment penalty on the Stormwater Utility fee. Appeals to the Stormwater Utility fee with the Director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services were due by June 15, 2026. 

Interest rates for late payments are: 

  • Real Estate Tax Bills: Interest on Real Estate tax bills and late payment penalties accrues at an annual rate of 10 percent (10%) for the first year and five percent for each year thereafter, beginning November 17, 2026, and continues until the entire outstanding balance is paid.  
  • Refuse Fees: Interest accrues on unpaid Refuse fees at an annual rate of 10 percent (10%), beginning November 17, 2026. 
  • Storm Water Utility Fees: Interest accrues on unpaid Stormwater Utility fees at an annual rate of 6 percent (6%), beginning November 17, 2026.  

What to do if You do not Receive Your Bill 

The Code of Virginia does not allow the City of Alexandria to waive taxes, penalties, or interest if you do not receive your bill or due to inability to pay.  

Property owners who do not receive a Real Estate tax bill in the mail and do not have their Real Estate taxes paid by their mortgage companies should contact the City’s Treasury Division at payments@alexandriava.gov, or call 703.746.4800, Option 2, to request a bill before November 16. Detailed Real Estate tax balances and payment history are available 24 hours a day on the City’s website at realestate.alexandriava.gov.  

Property owners who have changed their mailing address but did not previously report this change to the City can update their address by contacting the Real Estate Division of the Department of Finance at  realestate@alexandriava.gov to ensure that future bills and correspondence are mailed to the correct address. 

Tax Relief Programs for Alexandria Residents 

Residents of the City of Alexandria who are 65 years of age or older, or who are permanently and totally disabled, may be eligible for the City’s Real Estate Tax Relief Program for the Elderly and Disabled. For more information on Tax Relief Program eligibility, please contact the Revenue Division at taxrelief@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4800. Applicants for relief in 2026 can file applications until April 15, 2027.  

Military Veterans with a service-connected, 100% permanent and total disability certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs, or their surviving spouse, may qualify for full Real Estate tax exemption on their primary City residence. The tax exemption may also apply to the surviving spouse of a military member killed in action or killed in the line of duty. Contact the Department of Finance, Revenue Division, at taxrelief@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4800 for more information. 

General information about the City’s Real Estate tax is available on our website alexandriava.gov/RealEstateTax. Information on real estate assessments, appeals, or updating the property owner’s mailing address is available from the Real Estate Division at alexandriava.gov/RealEstate. Information on the stormwater utility fee is available at alexandriava.gov/Stormwater. 

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