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Electric Utility and Consumption Tax
Newport News Electric Utility Tax
City of Newport News Code of Ordinances §40-117.
In accordance with §58.1-3814 of the Code of Virginia, the City of Newport News charges a monthly tax, on a "per meter" basis, on each purchase of electricity delivered to consumers by a service provider. This is in addition to the Electric Consumption Tax.
Each provider of electric service is obligated to charge and collect the Electric Utility Tax from the purchaser, and remit the tax to the Commissioner of the Revenue no later than the last day of the next month after of the month the taxes are collected.
Electric Consumption Tax in Newport News
§58.1-2900 — §58.1-2903 of the Code of Virginia mandates that each consumer of electricity must pay an electric utility tax on all electricity consumed each month. This tax is in addition to the Electric Utility Tax and is comprised of the state consumption tax, the special regulatory tax, and the local consumption tax.
Each provider of electric service is obligated to charge and collect the electric consumption tax from the consumer, and remit the local tax to the Commissioner of the Revenue no later than the last day of the next month after of the month the taxes are collected.
The Electric Utility and Consumption Tax Monthly Remittance form (PDF) can be downloaded from the download area.
Refer to the Business Related Taxes rate schedule for current tax rates.
For assistance with the Electric Utility 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 Avenue
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
Visit the DMV Now websiteDropbox
For your convenience a 24-Hour Dropbox is located at each office location.
City Hall Office
2400 Washington AveLocated at the front of the building to the left of the entry doors.
Denbigh Satellite Office
12912 Jefferson AveLocated on the west side of the building near the drive-thru window.
City Center (Dropbox only)
700 Town Center DrAccessible Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRecent visit?