Q: Do I still have to have the backflow device tested if I'm not going to use my irrigation system?
A: If you have an irrigation system, you must either have the backflow device installed and tested every Spring by June 1st, or permanently cut and cap the system, have the work inspected by the Town’s Environmental Compliance Officer, and sign a Memorandum of Understanding stating the system will no longer be used. Penalty for reconnection without notification to the Town beforehand, is a violation of the Town’s Cross Connection Control Program and punishable by misdemeanor charge, fine of up to $2,500, and one year in jail. Call 703-771-2762 for further information. |
Q: If I own an antique or vintage vehicle, do I have to register the vehicle with the Town of Leesburg?
A: Yes, all vehicles need to be registered with Leesburg. If the vehicle is classified as an antique or vintage and has permanent license plates issued as specified in Va. State Code Section 46.2-730, then the vehicle is not subject to taxation.
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Q: How do I change the water service into my name?
A: To change a water account into your name, contact the Finance Department at 703-771-2701.
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Q: I recently moved to the Town of Leesburg and/or purchased a new vehicle. What do I need to do in order to get a decal?
A: The vehicle must have an active Loudoun County personal property tax account reflecting the current Town of Leesburg address. That account number and the license fee ($25 for vehicles and $15 for motorcycles) are all you need to provide to the Town of Leesburg in order to receive your new decal.
If your vehicle already has a Loudoun County personal property tax account, but you do not know what it is, we can look up the account number using the information on your vehicle registration.
If your vehicle does not yet have a Loudoun County personal property tax account, you may register your vehicle either in person at the office of the Commissioner of Revenue (1 Harrison St), or online at: http://www.loudoun.gov. For your convenience, there is also a computer at the Town of Leesburg Finance Department which is set up specifically for registering vehicles with Loudoun County. |
Q: I would like to know the amount of personal property taxes that I paid this year.
A: Your request must be in writing. The request must include a signature as well as self-addressed stamped envelope. Requests can be sent to the Town Finance Department at 25 West Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176. Or you can come to Town Hall to make a request in person and we will need to see a photo ID. We recommend e-mailing pptax@leesburgva.gov with your request. |
Q: If I am in the military, do I still have to pay this tax?
A: If you are an active-duty member of the United States military who maintains a legal residence outside of Virginia and is residing in Virginia under military orders, your vehicle(s) may qualify for a military exemption. To qualify, a vehicle must be registered:
- solely in the name of the active duty service member, or
- jointly in the names of the active duty service member and his or her spouse who share a household, or
- solely in the name of the active duty service member’s spouse as long as he or she resides with the active duty military member.
Any service member or spouse requesting an exemption from personal property tax will be required to submit their military ID, Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), and documentation as to military orders and marital status (if spousal exemption is sought.) to Loudoun County. Co-owned vehicles where the co-owner is other than a spouse are only exempted when both owners are on active duty and are residents of another state. Leased vehicles do not qualify for military exemption. |
Q: Can I arrange to be billed monthly instead of quarterly?
A: While we cannot change the billing schedule, we are able to take payments on an account whether or not it has been billed yet.
If you are making a payment on an account that has no current balance due, the payment will be applied to the account as a credit, which will then be applied towards the next bill. Please make sure to include your account number, CID, or service address with your payment.
If you do not know your account number, please call 703-771-2701. |
Q: When will I stop paying personal property tax?
A: The Governor's "No Car Tax" plan is not a complete elimination of car taxes. It is intended to alleviate the tax burden on the first $20,000 in assessment value.
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Q: My spouse and I are separated and our vehicle is jointly owned. Who is responsible for the personal property taxes?
A: The vehicle is taxed in both names and both parties are equally responsible for the taxes until the title is changed with DMV.
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Q: I am a college student. Where do I register my vehicle?
A: If you own the vehicle, then the vehicle decal and property taxes will be assessed by place of domicile, which is your place of permanent residency. If your parent or party other than yourself owns the vehicle, then the decal and taxes will be assessed by the locality where the vehicle is garaged (most likely the jurisdiction in which the college is located).
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Q: To what address should I send a tax filing if I want to use overnight mailing services?
A: Most overnight mailing services will not deliver to a post office box. Please use the following address for overnight mailing services:
Town of Leesburg
25 West Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
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Q: If I submit a change of address to the DMV or the U.S. Postal Service, do I still need to notify Leesburg of an address change?
A: Yes. A mailing address change submitted to the post office or reported to the DMV does not change the taxable situs of a vehicle for local tax purposes. If property is moved into or out of Leesburg, please first notify the Commissioner of the Revenue to ensure that their personal property tax records are accurate and up to date and then contact the Town of Leesburg.
Vehicles are normally taxable where they are garaged, parked or stored, regardless of where the owner resides or receives mail. |
Q: Do I need to register my vehicles in Leesburg even if they are already registered in the state of Virginia?
A: Yes. Every vehicle garaged in Leesburg must be registered with the Loudoun County Commissioner of Revenue and Town of Leesburg. To register your vehicle, you'll need to submit your valid state vehicle registration. If you have moved your vehicle from another Virginia jurisdiction, you'll need to supply a copy of your most recent paid vehicle personal property tax receipt or a copy of your most recent certified vehicle personal property tax filing.
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Q: Does titling and registering my vehicle with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) automatically register the vehicle with Leesburg?
A: No. Although some vehicle information is downloaded from DMV to the Loudoun County system, you are still personally responsible for registering your vehicle with the Town within 30 days of purchasing a vehicle or moving a vehicle. Please note that Loudoun County must be notified prior to registering with Leesburg.
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Q: If I register in person, what information must I bring?
A: You must bring a copy of your vehicle's title, or registration (temporary or permanent), or a bill of sale. You must register your vehicle with Loudoun County before registering with a Town.
Insurance cards, signed titles, tax receipts from other localities and expired vehicle registrations are NOT acceptable forms of documentation for registration.
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Q: Do I need to register a leased vehicle with Leesburg?
A: Most leasing companies require the lessee to register the vehicle with their local jurisdiction. The vehicle is registered in the name of the leasing company, and the car tax bills are sent directly to the leasing company for payment. Depending on your lease contract, the car taxes are either paid by the leasing company or the tax bill is forwarded to the lessee for payment.
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Q: What is the Personal Property Tax Relief Act and does my vehicle qualify for Car Tax Relief?
A: The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 provides tax relief for any passenger car, motorcycle or pickup or panel truck having a registered gross weight of less than 7,501 pounds. The vehicle must be owned or leased by an individual and NOT for business purposes.
If your response is YES to any of the following questions, your motor vehicle is considered by State Law to have a business use and does NOT qualify for Car Tax Relief:
Is more than 50% of the mileage for the year used as a business expense for Federal Income Tax purposes OR reimbursed by an employer?
Is more than 50% of the depreciation associated with the vehicle deducted as a business expense for Federal Income Tax purposes?
Is the cost of the vehicle expensed pursuant to Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Service Code?
Is the vehicle leased by an individual and the leasing company pays the tax without reimbursement from the individual?
Vehicles qualified for tax relief are noted on your tax bill and show a reduction for the portion of the tax the Commonwealth will pay. For qualified vehicles, your tax bill is reduced by the applicable tax relief percentage for the tax year on the first $20,000 of value. The Town of Leesburg will be reimbursed by the Commonwealth for the amount of the reduction once you have paid the balance due shown on your bill. If your qualifying vehicle’s assessed value is $1,000 or less, your tax has been eliminated and the Commonwealth’s share is 100%. Tax Relief is calculated using the locality’s effective tax rate. |
Q: What is a DMV Stop?
A: In accordance with Virginia State Code §46.2-752(J), the Town has the authority to withhold state registrations for vehicles owned or co-owned by you until all delinquent personal property taxes are paid in full. In addition, an administrative fee in the amount of $20.00 will be imposed upon you and each owner to cover the cost of this enforcement action.
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Q: What happens if I don't pay my taxes?
A: The Town utilizes several methods for collection of delinquent taxes, including, but not limited to, tax liens, wage liens, distress warrants and withholding state vehicle registration renewal with the Division of Motor Vehicles.
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Q: If I want to pay in person, where do I go?
A: Personal property taxes can be paid at Town Hall located at 25 West Market Street in downtown Leesburg.
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