If I sell do I still owe Property Tax?
Under Virginia law, real property is assessed for the entire year in the name of the owner as of January 1st of the year.
The purchaser at a sale is required to see that the proceeds from the sale are applied at settlement to any taxes and levies assessed on the real estate. The liability is prorated between the buyer and the seller, but the lien which arises from a delinquency attaches to the land.
If you buy property, your settlement attorney must ascertain all taxes due and prorate them for payment out of settlement. If you have sold the property referred to on your tax bill and another person has assumed responsibility for payment, please forward the bill promptly to that person or return it to the Treasurer's Office with information as to the new owner.
The Treasurer's staff is knowledgeable in all aspects of county and state
tax regulations. They are here to assist you with any and all questions or concerns
about you tax obligations.
The information and payment windows directly linked to the
Treasurer's Office, Stanardsville, Court Square,
just to the left of the main court house.
