Transient Room Tax
Newport News Transient Room Tax
- City of Newport News Code of Ordinances §40-135
- Excise Tax filing form (PDF)
The City of Newport News charges a tax to each transient on the total amount paid for board or lodging or for any transient to any hotel.
Every business providing the board or lodging is obligated to charge and collect the tax from the customer at the time of the rental, and remit the daily rental property taxes to the Commissioner of the Revenue no later than the 20th of each month following the month of collection.
Definitions
"Transient" is a person, who for any period of not more than 60 days in a row, obtains board or lodging in any hotel, either at their own expense or at the expense of someone else.
"Board and lodging" includes services, meals, food, board, lodging or space furnished to any transient.
"Hotel" is defined as a public or private hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, rooming house or other lodging place with the city offering board and lodging, either or both for compensation, to any transient.
Tax Rates & Additional Information
Refer to the Business Related Taxes rate schedule for current tax rates.
For assistance with Transient Room 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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