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Natural Gas Utility and Consumption Tax
Newport News Natural Gas Utility Tax
City of Newport News Code of Ordinances §40-118.
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 natural gas delivered to consumers by pipeline distribution companies and gas utilities, classified by "class of consumers" as such term is defined in §58.1-3814(J) of the Code of Virginia. This tax is in addition to the Natural Gas Consumption Tax.
Each provider of electric service is obligated to charge and collect the natural gas 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.
Natural Gas Consumption Tax in Newport News
§58.1-2904 — §58.1-2907 of the Code of Virginia mandates that each consumer of natural gas must pay a tax on the consumption of all natural gas each month not more than 500CCF. This tax is in addition to the Natural Gas 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 Natural Gas 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 Natural Gas Utility & Consumption 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
Visit the DMV Now websiteDropbox
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
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRecent visit?