According to the US Census Bureau, the average annual income for households in Virginia was $61,210 in 2008. This is over the national average of $52,029.
Annual property tax bills are mailed in early October of each year. The bill is payable in two installments. The first installment is due on November 1 and is delinquent if the payment is not received by 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by December 10; a 10% penalty is assessed for delinquent payments.
Real estate assessments are released in February and notices are mailed to every property in the county. Once tax rates are set by the Board of Supervisors, taxes are calculated and bills are generated. Real estate taxes are paid in two installments due July 28 and December 5. For most, bills are sent electronically to your mortgage company.