Commissioner of the Revenue

  1. 8/31 - Deadline for Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly/Disabled

    The deadline for filing a 2019-20 application for Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled is August 31, 2019. Read on...

  2. 9/23 - DMV Connect

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  3. 11/25 - DMV Connect

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Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is responsible for the assessment of various taxes mandated by the Code of Virginia and Newport News Local Tax Ordinances. Our office also offers, as a free service to Taxpayers, assistance in filing their Virginia State Income Tax Return. Our office is also happy to announce that we are now providing DMV Select services at both of our Newport News locations between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4 PM, Monday – Friday. We seek to provide efficient service and friendly assistance in the performance of these many duties.

DMV Connect

The Department of Motor Vehicles Customer Service Center DMV Connect will be visiting our City Hall at 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, Virginia, every other month starting in January.

Important Dates to Remember

Fee / Tax Filing
Filing Date
Vehicle License Fee
December 5
Personal Property Filing
 February 15
Business Professional and Occupational License Tax
 March 1
Business Tangible Property Filing
 March 1
State Income Tax
 May 1
Business Tangible Property Tax
 June 5 and
December 5
Personal Property Tax
 June 5 and
December 5
Real Estate Tax
 June 5 and
December 5

Please feel free to contact us with your questions, comments, and suggestions. Our Office Personnel will be happy to respond to you within 5 business days of your inquiry.