Our Responsibilities:
- Assesses all real estate
- Interprets and administers all laws pertaining to real estate assessments and exemptions
- Maintains records and provides information on all parcels of land in Newport News
- Publishes an annual land book
- Reviews assessments with the property owners
Each parcel of real estate in the city is assessed annually, effective as of the following July 1.
The real estate tax rate is determined by City Council and the City Treasurer's Office handles the distribution of tax bills and collection of taxes.