Where should real estate tax payments be made and how often are they due?

Payments are due quarterly. Options for tax payments include: 


  • Pay Online Here
    • There is a 3% convenience fee with credit cards. There is no convenience fee for paying by check electronically. The online payment site is available 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. Daily.


  • In-Person: Fiscal Management Office: 144 N. Sycamore Street, Petersburg 
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed


  • Dropbox: You are able to 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 locations:

           - Personal Property:  P.O. Box 1271 Petersburg, VA 23804

           - Real Estate:  P.O. Box 1271 Petersburg, VA 23804

           - Utilities:  P.O. Box 1271 Petersburg, VA 23804

           - Miscellaneous: P.O. Box 1271 Petersburg, VA 23804


For Questions regarding payments please email: CityCollector@Petersburg-va.org or call 804.733.2349

City of Petersburg Due Dates

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1. What is the real estate tax rate?
2. How can I determine what the tax amount is on a property and if the taxes have been paid?
3. Where should real estate tax payments be made and how often are they due?
4. Where should I go to record or research a property deed or lein?
5. How can I get a copy of a plat or property survey?
6. Does the City of Petersburg have GIS shape files and/or layers?
7. How can I get a copy of a city tax map or other map maintained by the City of Petersburg?
8. Which department handles the Elderly Tax Relief and Veterans Tax Relief programs?
9. Where do I apply for tax exemption for my property?