FAQs • Fredericksburg, VA • CivicEngage

I recently paid off my mortgage. Is there anything I need to do?: Your mortgage company should assist you with filing your certificate of satisfaction. The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue recommends that you verify your mailing address with our office to ensure that you receive your tax bills in a timely manner.

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COR - Real Estate

1. How do I know if a piece of property is within the City limits?: If your zip code is 22401, your property is located within the City limits. There are a few exceptions to this. Please contact the Real Estate Section of the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 372-1207 for more details.

2. What is the real estate tax rate?: All tax rates are set annually by City Council. The current tax rate is $0.80 per $100 dollars assessed.

3. Where can I find out how much I paid in real estate taxes on my property?: The Treasurer's Office handles all tax payment and mortgage company information. Contact the Treasurer's Office at (540) 372-1001 or use this link to visit their website: https://apps.fredericksburgva.gov/applications/trapps/ebillsindex.htm

4. Where can I find out how my property is assessed?: Contact the Real Estate Section of the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office at (540) 372-1207. A third-party appraisal service handles the valuation of all real property in the City. This information is also available at FredGIS.
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5. Why did I receive a supplemental real estate tax bill?: You may be billed for a supplemental assessment on new construction completed after July 1. This assessment will be for the number of months that the construction was complete on the property during the fiscal year. This amount will NOT be included on your regular tax bills. These bills are sent to the property owner.

6. Where can I get a copy of a survey of my property?: Surveys and individual plats are recorded with the deeds in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court. Contact the Clerk's Office at (540) 372-1066.

7. Where are the maps of all the tax parcels in the City of Fredericksburg located?: The Real Estate Department of the Commissioner's Office, Room 105 in City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street.

8. How do I find out the current owner of a piece of property?: If you have the street address or legal description of the property, the Commissioner's Office can provide the ownership information. Contact the Real Estate Department at (540) 372-1207. You may also look up current property information at FredGIS. FredGIS

9. My spouse recently passed away. How do I remove his/her name from the bill?: Contact the Real Estate Section of the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 372-1207.

10. How do I find out what the assessment was on my house when I purchased it over 10 years ago?: To determine your assessment for a prior year, contact the Real Estate Section of the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at (540) 372-1207.

11. I recently paid off my mortgage. Is there anything I need to do?: Your mortgage company should assist you with filing your certificate of satisfaction. The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue recommends that you verify your mailing address with our office to ensure that you receive your tax bills in a timely manner.

12. How do I find out about any easements or right-of-ways on my property?: Information on easements and right-of-ways is recorded with the deeds and plats in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court. Contact the Clerk at (540) 372-1066 for more information.

13. How can I determine the zoning on a property and if I can build on the land?: Contact the Planning Services Division at (540) 372-1179. They maintain the zoning information for the City and can determine whether or not a property is buildable.

14. Where do I go to get a building permit?: Contact the Building Services Division at (540) 372-1080. Building and Development Services Department

15. Does the City offer a tax break for rehabilitating historic properties?: Yes, the City has a program for partial exemption from the real estate tax increase which is the result of rehabilitation of a qualifying residential building. The building must be in the Historic District and must meet certain other criteria. Foremost among these is the requirement that an application be filed and an inspection of the property made by the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue before any work or interior demolition begins. Commercial buildings may also be eligible for rehabilitation exemption. They do not have to be in the Historic District but must conform to other criteria. Applications and additional information are available in the Real Estate Department, Room 107 in City Hall, or you may call (540) 372-1207