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Real Estate Tax

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1. How are real estate taxes assessed?

Real estate taxes are assessed by the City Assessor's Office. If you have any questions regarding your assessment you may contact the office of the Real Estate Assessor at 757-664-4732.

2. What is the current real estate tax rate?

Effective July 1, 2009 the tax rate was reduced as follows:

• The real estate tax rate is $1.11 per $100.00 of the assessed value.
• The business district tax rate is $1.27 per $100.00 of the assessed value.

3. When are real estate taxes due?

Real estate taxes are payable in four installments on the following dates:

• First quarter - September 30
• Second quarter - December 5
• Third quarter - March 31
• Fourth quarter - June 5

4. What should I do if my taxes are paid through my mortgage company but I receive the tax bill?

Notify the Treasurer’s Office via fax, email or regular mail with a written request for future billings to your mortgage company. Please reference your account number, property address, and the name, address and telephone number of the mortgage company. If you have any additional questions please call 757-664-7849.

5. How are penalty and interest calculated on delinquent real estate tax?

Penalty is calculated at $10% or $10.00 whichever is greater, and interest is calculated at the rate of 10% per year.

6. Who do I contact regarding a change of address and/or tax billing status?

If you have a change of address and/or a change in your tax billing status, please provide written notification to the Treasurer’s Office so that your records can be updated.

7. When are real estate tax bills mailed by the Treasurer's Office?

It is the policy of the Norfolk Treasurer's Office to mail tax bills 30 days prior to the due date. If you do not receive a bill, contact the Treasurer's Office and a duplicate bill will be mailed to you. Virginia law is clear that it is the responsibility of the taxpayer to know the due date of the tax bill and to pay it on time. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer of penalty and interest on a delinquent account.

8. Is there a Tax Relief program for the elderly and disabled?

Yes, Norfolk residents 65 years of age or older or permanently and totally disabled may be eligible for Real Estate Tax Relief. However, there are certain eligibility requirements regarding your income and assets which must be met.

9. Who do I contact to apply for Real Estate Tax Relief ?

You may contact the Department of Human Services (757-823-1130). Applications for Tax Relief must be filed each year.

10. Who do I contact regarding the purchase of real estate property that has delinquent taxes?

All questions regarding the sale of real estate for payment of delinquent taxes may be directed to:

• F. Sullivan Callahan, Esq.
  327 Duke St.
  Norfolk, VA 23510
  Ph: 757-623-5000
• James Pickrell Jr., Esq.
  Kellam, Pickrell, Cox & Tayloe
  300 Bank of the Commonwealth Building
  403 Boush St.
  Norfolk, VA 23510
  Telephone number 757-627-8365
• Joseph Pennington, Esq.
  327 Duke St.
  Norfolk, VA 23510
  Ph: 757-623-5000
• Robert Reed, Esq.
  555 Main St. 14th Floor
  Norfolk, VA 23510
  Ph: 757-625-1214

For information on the next public auction, please visit VA Auction Company. Any upcoming auction dates will be posted on this site along with the parcels up for sale. Any questions on the auction should be directed to Carl Cox, Deputy Treasurer at 757-664-7839.