LEE COUNTY, VA TREASURER
Nathan Cope, Treasurer
Lee County Treasurer 33640 Main Street, Suite 106 P.O. Box 70 Jonesville, VA 24263
Phone: 276-346-7716
Email: ncope@leecova.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Staff |
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Angela Clark
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Regina Marcum |
The Treasurer of Lee County is responsible for collecting taxes and making payments on behalf of the local government. Treasurers also manage the investment of local funds and maintain records of local finances. The Treasurer is responsible for every form of revenue that comes to the locality.
The elected post of Treasurer was created in the Virginia Constitution of 1870. The Treasurer’s independent status as an elected official ensures local funds will be collected, invested and accounted for by an officer who reports directly to the people.
Real Estate Taxes
The Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, provides for the assessment and collection of real estate taxes based on fair market value established by the governing body each year. Tax bills are mailed annually to the property owner on record as of January 1 of the taxable year. Payment is due by October 31st, of each year. A one time late penalty of 10% is added November 1st. and interest at 10% per year (applied monthly).
It is the responsibility of the owner of property to make sure they receive a tax statement each year. If there is a change of ownership, billing address or any changes pertaining to your taxes please notify the Commissioner of the Revenue or the Treasurers Office. Mortgage Company request will be sent to them, otherwise the taxpayer has the responsibility to forward the bill.
Real Estate is reassessed every 6 years. The next reassessment will be effective for 2022 tax year. The tax rate is set by the Board of Supervisors at the end of each fiscal year, ending June 30th. |
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Personal Property Taxes
Lee County personal property is taxed on vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles and trailers), mobile homes, merchant’s capital, machinery and tools, business property, minerals under development and public service. Vehicle assessments are based on ownership as of January 1st . Lee County does not prorate. Any one moving into the County during the year or any person purchasing a new car during the year would not be liable for personal property tax during the current taxable year. However, anyone moving out of the county is liable for the entire year’s tax on the vehicles owned and licensed as of January 1.
The personal property tax rate is set by the Board of Supervisors. There is a three year statute of limitations for adjustments.
If there is any question relating to the particular tax liability, please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at 276-346-7716 for further information |
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Payment of Taxes
DUE TO COVID 19, IT IS ENCOURAGED THAT YOU MAIL YOUR PAYMENTS OR UTILIZE THE WHITE DROPBOX IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE, OR PAY ON-LINE AT https://ipn.paymentus.com/otp/stde/lcv PAYMENTS OF TAXES MAY BE SENT TO: LEE COUNTY TREASURER
All taxes and fees may be included in one check or money order made payable to:
Pay by Credit Card: Visa, Master Card, Discover Internet Pay: https://ipn.paymentus.com/otp/stde/lcv Pay by Phone: Paymentus: 1-866-789-3527 and follow instructions. (There is a fee for payment by credit/debit cards and phone payment of 2.40% per $100.00) When tax tickets are mailed, (Tax Payments) may be made with the Tax Tickets at the following bank: Lee Bank & Trust AT ALL LEE COUNTY LOCATIONS. This will be done free of charge as an extended service to their customers. For the convenience of their customers and to assist the county with more drop offs, the following banks and all branches will be a tax ticket drop off only: Powell Valley National Bank and Farmers & Miners Bank. These banks will not be able to process the payments but they will ensure that the Treasurer’s office receives them. This will be done free of charge as an extended service to their customers: |
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Senior & Disabled Citizens Real Estate/Mobile Home Tax Relief
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Department of Motor Vehicle Stops (DMV Stops)
Delinquent Personal Property taxes may have a stop thru the DMV that will not allow license renewal until all taxes are paid. |
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Dog Tags
The Lee County Dog Tag Ordinance has been in effect since 1964 which states all dog owners must purchase a County dog tag.
As of July 1, 2007 the State of Virginia code states all dogs, by the age of 4 months must be vaccinated for rabies. The Treasure’s Office issues dog tags with a rabies vaccination certificate for the following:
One year dog tag $ 5.00
Dog Tags may be purchased at Lee County Animal Hospital.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT INQUIRIES
Nathan Cope, Lee County Treasurer P.O. Box 70
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