The Town of Leesburg has maintained one of the lowest tax rates among Northern Virginia communities.
Town taxes are levied on real estate and personal property (motor vehicles & trailers) at the following rates:
Real Estate Taxes
18 cents per $100 assessed value.
Tax payments are due on June 5 and December 5
Personal Property Tax Rate
$1.00 per $100 assessed value.
Tax payments are due on October 5.
Prorated from the time you move in or purchase/lease a vehicle to the end of the calendar year (some exceptions apply).
- Complete list of taxes and fees levied and charged
- Information on motor vehicle decals
IMPORTANT!
All taxes must be paid to obtain a town decal.
Taxes must be paid or postmarked by the due date or a late penalty fee of 10% is assessed.
Interest begins to accrue on the first day of the following month.
Loudoun County Taxes
Leesburg residents also pay taxes to the County of Loudoun at the rate of $0.89 per $100 assessed value for real estate and $4.20 per $100 for personal property. Real Estate assessments are conducted by Loudoun County. For questions concerning assessments, contact the Loudoun County Assessor at (703) 777-0260.
PAYMENTS
Please visit our payments page for more information.
MOVING OUT OF LEESBURG?
Please let us know by calling 703-777-2420. Also, notify the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue at 703 777-0260 so that your assessment may be prorated, if necessary. If you are moving from Leesburg but remaining in Loudoun, the Commissioner must update your account so that you do not continue to be assessed with Town taxes and a County decal must also be obtained from the Loudoun County Treasurer, 703 777-0280.
MOVING OUT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY?
Please notify the Loudoun County Commissioner of Revenue at 703-777-0260 so that your assessment may be prorated, if necessary.
ALREADY IN LOUDOUN BUT MOVING INTO LEESBURG?
In addition to obtaining a Leesburg decal within 60 days of moving into the Town of Leesburg, you must notify the Commissioner of the Revenue at 703 777-0260 so that the Town will be provided with your assessment for local property tax purposes and you do not continue to be billed for a Loudoun County decal.
TAX RELIEF
Leesburg property owners over age 65 or those who are permanently and totally disabled may apply for an exemption from town real estate and personal property taxes. Citizens who qualify for tax relief also receive a 25 percent reduction in water and sewer charges.
Eligibility: *Must have a combined total income of less than $72,000, and a net combined financial worth of less than $440,000, excluding their house and up to ten acres of land.
Annual Application Deadline: April 1st
First time applications: December 31
Contact number: (703)737-8557
What You Get for Your Tax Dollars
Leesburg tax dollars allow the town to provide a wide range of services, including:
- curbside trash collection and recycling
- 66 miles of clean and well-maintained streets
- snow removal
- leaf & brush collection
- neighborhood and community parks totaling more than 250 acres
- basketball courts, athletic fields and skatepark
- playgrounds and recreation programs
- seasonal special events
- public parking facilities
- more than 1,300 street lights
- miles of curbs, sidewalks and storm drains
- 24-hour police protection
- more than 900 fire hydrants
- zoning enforcement
- general aviation airport
- history and genealogy library
- full-service recreation center
- modern and convenient government center
- and much more
Loudoun County provides such services as schools, libraries, community centers, social services, the court system and jail, a landfill, animal control and fire & rescue services.
OTHER CONSUMER TAXES
The Town of Leesburg also levies the following consumer taxes:
- cigarettes - 50 cents per pack
- prepared meals - 3.5%
- short-term rentals - 1%
- lodging - 6%
- utilities - 16% of the first $15 of net charge per month for electric, gas & phone service
All consumer taxes are paid at time of purchase and remitted by the business on behalf of the consumer.
QUESTIONS?
For more information, contact the Finance Department at (703) 777-2420, or contact us via email.
- pelston@leesburgva.gov - Personal Property Tax and Vehicle Decals
- dhyde@leesburgva.gov - Real Estate Tax
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