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Tax Bill Reminders
By: Orange County Communications Department
The Treasurer ’ s Office is reminding residents that tax bills for personal property and the second half of 2023 real estate taxes were due on December 5, 2023. Any outstanding bills are now past due, and late fees and interest have been applied. Delinquent notices will be mailed soon. For those who have not completed payment, the Treasurer ’ s Office is able to make payment plans to ease the impact of the expense. Please remember that agreements do not eliminate the penalty or interest on the balance that is owed. It does, however, eliminate some collections actions such as tax liens and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) stops. It will not eliminate the withholding of the state refund.
Another option which may help lessen the impact of paying tax bills at one time is prepayment. Prepayment for taxes can be accepted at any time throughout the year (even monthly), and can help spread out the expense. Send the payment stating it is a prepayment for either personal property or real estate taxes. When prepaying personal property, please indicate the “ PPID ” from your prior year ’ s bill. For real estate, include your parcel ID. Review November ’ s Insight issue for tax bill frequently asked questions.
Those with questions should contact the Treasurer ’ s Office at (540) 672 - 2656.
Elderly and Handicapped Tax Relief Applications Due March 1, 2024
By: Orange County Communications Department
The Commissioner of the Revenue ’ s Office is reminding eligible residents that tax relief applications for the elderly and handicapped will be due March 1, 2024, for this tax year. Applicants for relief for this tax year must have turned 65 years or older as of December 31, 2023.
Handicapped applicants under 65 must provide, with their application, affidavits by two medical doctors who are either licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth or are military officers on active duty who practice medicine with the United States Armed Forces, to the effect that the applicant(s) is permanently and totally disabled as defined in Section 58.13127; however, a certification pursuant to 42 U.S.C 423 (d) by the Social Security Administration so long as the person(s) remains eligible for social security benefits shall satisfy this requirement. A dwelling jointly held may qualify if either spouse is over 65 or is permanently and totally disabled. Additional requirements for application apply. More information and downloadable forms are available online or by request at the Commissioner of the Revenue ’ s Office at 112 West Main Street, Orange. Applicants must reapply each year. For assistance, call (540) 672 - 4441. Please note electronic or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Applications must be delivered in - person or mailed to:
Commissioner of the Revenue's Office P.O. Box 389 Orange, VA 22960
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