Collections

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Primary responsibilities of the Department of Collections:

  • Collection of current and delinquent revenue to include 3rd party collector contracts.
  • Accounts receivable, cashier, and payment inquiries. 

Bankruptcy

  • Any customer who files bankruptcy, that includes any current active utility account, will be notified by certified mail that a new service must be established within 20 days of notification.  In lieu of the bankruptcy filing, a 25% deposit may be required for the next service.
  • For more information on Bankruptcy, contact Collections Administrator, Cameron Bailey.  

           Email cbailey@petersburg-va.org

Payments

Below you will find several payment options for your convenience:

  • Pay Online here
    • There is a 3% fee when paying with a credit or debit card. There is no fee when paying with an electronic check.  The online payment system is available from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.    
  • In-Person:  Fiscal Management Office:  144 N. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 
    • Monday - Friday:  7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday:  Closed
  • Dropbox:  You may drop off your payment at any time to the drop box located at 144 N. Sycamore Street.  Payments dropped off are collected and processed the following business day.  
  • Mail:  All payments may be mailed to the following address:
    • P.O. Box 1271 Petersburg, VA 23804
  • For questions regarding payments please email:  CityCollector@petersburg-va.org or call 804-733-2346. 
  • For questions regarding online payments please email:  treasurer@petersburg-va.org or call 804-733-2322. 
  • For questions regarding real estate assessed value please email:  cityassessorsoffice@petersburg-va.org or call 804-733-2336
  • Contact the Commissioner of Revenue at corteam@petersburg-va.org or call 804-733-2315 for:
    • personal property and real estate address changes
    • questions about high mileage
    • personal property assessment
    • change in ownership

City of Petersburg revenue processes

City Tax Auctions

Online real estate tax sale underway through May 24, 2023
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