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Finance_Taxes
Licenses/Taxes
Real estate taxes are due on July 28th and December 5th. Effective July 1, 2011 the Real Estate tax rate is $0.265 per $100.00 of assessed value for tax year 2011. Fairfax County is the assessing office for all Town properties. If you have any questions concerning the assessed value of your property, please contact Fairfax County Tax Administration/Division of Real Estate at (703) 222-8234 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov Real Estate Tax Assessment link. If you require additional information or assistance, please contact us at (703) 435-6813 or realestate@herndon-va.gov.
Business and Professional Occupational License
All businesses operating in the Town of Herndon are required to apply for and obtain a business license within 30 days from the day the business begins operations in the Town.
For additional business license information, click here.
Business License Renewals
All businesses must renew their business license on an annual basis. Business renewal applications along with all applicable payments are due March 1st Please click under Related Links for "BPOL Renewal Instructions" and "BPOL Renewal Application".
All businesses filing after the due date of March 1st will be assessed a 10% penalty for failure to file in a timely manner. For additional information, contact Revenue at (703) 435-6813 or (703) 787-7358 or email revenue@herndon-va.gov. Renewal notices are mailed to business owners in advance. Annual Gross Receipts Fee
Meals Tax
The tax rate is one and one half percent on the amount paid for a meal(s). For additional meals tax information, click here.
Effective July 1, 2011 the meal(s) tax rate will be 2.5%.
Real Estate Tax
Town real estate tax rate is $0.265 (effective 7/1/11) per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2011. Town real estate is assessed at 100% of appraised value. Fairfax County is the assessing office for all Town properties. If you have any questions concerning the assessed value of your property, please contact Fairfax County Tax Administration/Division of Real Estate at (703) 222-8234 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov Real Estate Tax Assessment link.
Semi-annual payments are due by July 28 and December 5th. For homeowners with escrow accounts established with their mortgage company, statements will be sent directly to your mortgage company. For additional real estate tax information, including tax relief eligibility criteria, click here.
Transient Occupancy Tax
The Town of Herndon has a tax rate of 6% of the total amount paid for lodging which is due by the 20th day of the month for the previous month's receipts. For additional transient occupancy tax information, click here.
Vehicle Decals
All citizens living in The Town of Herndon are required to purchase and display vehicle decals. The decals renew yearly and are due November 15. The rate is $25 for vehicles less than or equal to 4000 lbs; $32 for vehicles over 4000 lbs; $12 for motorcycles; $8.00 for boats and small trailers less than or equal to 5,000 lbs. For additional information on Motor Vehicle Decals, click here.
Decals purchased after April 15th are half price.
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