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  • Why do the previous owners’ name appear on my tax ticket even though my deed has been recorded?

    The Code of Virginia states that the Commissioner of Revenue will determine the owner of record as of January 1st of each taxable year. If a deed is recorded after January 1st, the owner of the record will not change until the following tax year.
     
  • Are mobile homes considered real estate or personal property?

    Mobile homes are determined to be real estate or personal property on a case by case basis.
     
  • How are the assessed values of real estate determined?

    A sales study is conducted on different types of property throughout the county to determine the values.
     
  • Do I have to pay taxes after I reach the age 65?

    Currently, Dickenson County has a tax relief program that will deduct up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150) from your real estate taxes. There is no tax relief program available for personal property.  Click here for more information.
     
  • Will taxes that are exempted through the elderly/disabled program have to be paid back?

    No. This is a tax relief program for elderly and disabled citizens.
     
  • How can I find out who owns the property next to mine?

    At the present time, you can come into the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office and look up property on numerical map listings and taxation maps. In most cases, it is relatively easy to locate a particular owner.
     
  • Does the county have maps of all real estate?

    At the present time, Dickenson County maps are in the process of being updated. There are some parcels that do not reflect actual boundaries on the tax maps. But you can get a general idea of where a parcel is located.
     
  • How often do we have to have a real estate reassessment?

    Reassessments are determined by the population of the locality. Generally, for Dickenson County, reassessments have been performed every 6 years.
     
  • Why did the value of my real estate property increase during the reassessment when there were no improvements in the past 6 years?

    Based on sales studies, most real estate property values increase with the 6 year period.
     
  • Why do we have to have reassessments?

    Reassessments are conducted to equalize the values of real estate property throughout the county.
     
  • Can I get a copy of the assessed value of my property.

    Yes. Real estate values are public record.
     
  • How can I get the tax map# and the tax ID# of my real estate property?

    This information is available on the land books located in the Commissioner’s office as well as the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. You may also call the Commissioner’s office to obtain tax id and tax map numbers.
     
  • How long do I have to appeal a tax assessment?

    There is a three year statute of limitations on making a tax adjustment.

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