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1. How much did I pay in taxes?

Use the myStafford Portal to view taxes paid online.  Once you search your Real Estate or Personal Property accounts, you can use the filters under the Invoice History section to view taxes paid for any given year.  Make sure you click Filter Results once you have made the year selection. Below is an example screen shot for your reference.

The Stafford County Treasurer’s Office makes every effort to produce and publish the most current and accurate property tax information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, for its use, or its interpretation. Neither Stafford County nor the Treasurer’s Office assumes any liability associated with use or misuse of this data.

Click Here For Taxes Paid

2. When are Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes due?

Real Estate and Personal Property taxes are typically due each year on June 5th and December 5th. If the fifth falls on a weekend, taxes are due on the next business day.

3. Which bills can I pay online?

Real Estate, Personal Property, Water/Sewer bills and Dog Licenses may be paid online. Online we accept: MasterCard and Visa Credit/Debit, Discover, American Express and E-check.

*All credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee imposed by the provider

4. How is Personal Property Tax assessed?

Stafford County assesses vehicles at 40% of the NADA retail value. For example:

• NADA value of $20,000 = $8,000 in county assessed value
• NADA value of $1,000 = $400 in county assessed value

Vehicles that qualify for tax relief, as explained above, received a reduced bill. For vehicles with a NADA value of $1,000 or less ($400 county assessed value), the tax has been eliminated.

5. Which credit cards do you accept?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Credit online, in the office, or by phone. Pay online through myStafford Portal. 

Pay by phone: 1-844-817-9045 and follow the prompts.

*All credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee imposed by the provider

6. Mortgage Questions

I just paid off my mortgage; who do I need to contact regarding tax bills? If you just paid off your mortgage and would like the tax bills sent to your current address, please call the mortgage clerk at (540) 658-8700 or email lbroger@staffordcountyva.gov to update our records. Please include the property address or map number. Real Estate taxes are billed bi-annually; due dates June 5 and December 5. Tax bills are typically mailed the first week of May and the first week of November. Why did I receive my real estate tax bill in the mail when my mortgage company escrows for my taxes? If you received your real estate tax bill in the mail and you believe your mortgage company is responsible for payment, contact your lender, write your loan number on the bill and forward it to the mortgage company. You can contact the Treasurer’s Office at (540) 658-8700 to verify payment has been received.

7. What is Personal Property Tax Relief?

The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 provides tax relief for passenger cars, motorcycles, and pickup or panel trucks having a registered gross weight of less than 7,501 pounds. To qualify, a vehicle must
• be owned by an individual or leased by an individual under a contract requiring the individual to pay the personal property tax;
AND
• be used 50% or less for business purposes.
Motor homes, trailers and farm use vehicles do not qualify for tax relief.

If your vehicle is improperly qualified or you are uncertain whether your vehicle would be eligible for car tax relief because it is used part of the time for business purposes, contact the Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 658-4132 or email to commrev@staffordcountyva.gov.

When you pay your Stafford County taxes on qualified vehicles, you are certifying that personal property tax relief is given only to personal use vehicles.

8. What is my pin?

Your PIN can be found on your Personal Property or Real Estate tax bill. For further inquiry on Personal Property call (540) 658-8700 and for Real Estate visit Assessments Online.

9. What vehicles am I being assessed on?

Visit the myStafford Portal and register your accounts to view vehicles or other property for which you are being taxed.

You may also call the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 658-4132. myStafford Portal

10. How do I change my address?

Visit the myStafford Portal and register your accounts to change your address and request other tax account changes.

You may also call the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 658-4132. myStafford Portal

11. Why is my Utilities payment being mailed to Baltimore?

The Stafford County Treasurer’s office contracts with our bank to provide Lockbox services to accept paper remittances for Utilities payments.  Our lockbox provides 2 very important services to the County and our citizens:

1. Improved staff productivity by automating manual processes, allowing our staff to maximize their time in serving the public.

2. Disaster Recovery/Continuity of Operations; in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency, through our partnership with the bank, we can ensure payments are still processed.