Machinery & Tools Tax
Newport News Machinery & Tools Tax
City of Newport News Code of Ordinances §40-220.2.
The City of Newport News charges a tax on Machinery and Tools used in a business or to earn income within the City. Machinery and Tools are limited to property used in manufacturing, water well drilling, processing or reprocessing, radio or television broadcasting, dairy, dry cleaning or laundry business activity. Exceptions include computer application software and certified pollution control equipment.
All individuals, partnerships, corporations, or other entities owning or using Machinery and Tools in the business of manufacturing, water well drilling, processing or reprocessing, radio or television broadcasting, dairy, dry cleaning or laundry businesses located in Newport News are required to file a Machinery and Tools (Form COR5) and to submit an itemized list of all business personal property utilized in the business as of January 1st of the current year. All returns and list must be filed to the Commissioner of the Revenue on or before March 1st of each year.
The method of assessment for Machinery and Tools is one-third (1/3) of the total original cost.
The Personal Property tax rates are set by City Council. Refer to the Personal Property tax rate schedule for current tax rates.
The Machinery and Tools Property Return form (PDF) can be downloaded from the download area.
For assistance with Machinery and Tools tax, please call the Related Taxes Department at 757-926-8644.
Contact Us
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Tiffany Boyle, Commissioner of the Revenue
For General Inquiries:
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lobby Hours
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Downtown Office
2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607Main Office
Phone: 757-926-8752
Fax: 757-247-2628Department Contact
Business License
Phone: 757-926-8651
Email: busl@nnva.govPersonal Property
Phone: 757-926-8657
Email: pp@nnva.govRelated Taxes
Phone: 757-926-8644
Email: brtx@nnva.govReal Estate Tax Relief
Phone: 757-926-3535
Email: taxrelief@nnva.govState Income
Phone: 757-926-8653
Email: stateincome@nnva.govCompliance
Phone: 757-926-8644
Denbigh Office
12912 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23608Office
Phone: 757-886-7671
Fax: 757-886-7670DMV Select
Phone
804-497-7100
DMV Select Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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For your convenience a 24-Hour Dropbox is located at each office location.
City Hall Office
2400 Washington Ave.Located at the front of the building to the left of the entry doors.
Denbigh Satellite Office
12912 Jefferson Ave.Located on the west side of the building near the drive-thru window.
City Center (Dropbox only)
700 Town Center Dr.Accessible Monday - Friday
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