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Welcome to the City of Richmond's online payment page. Tap on the payment description below to go straight to the online payment portal or keep scrolling for more information about each type of payment. For general questions or needs, give us a call at 311.
Funds paid by our residents, business owners, and visitors go a long way toward supporting services essential to the City's mission. We are committed to making both payment processes and the projects they support as efficient and effective as possible.
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For Residents:
Collections
Motor Vehicle Personal Property Taxes
Parking and Noise Violations
Parks and Recreation Rentals and Events
Parks and Recreation Program Registrations
Permits
Pet Licenses
Residential Parking Permits
Speed Camera citations
Real Estate Taxes
Utility Bills
For Businesses:
Admissions, Lodging, and Meals Taxes
Business Licenses
Business Tangible Personal Property Taxes (BTPP)
Collections
Permits
Real Estate Taxes
Utility Bills
City of Richmond Payment Calendar
Monthly
Admissions, Lodging, and Meals (on the 20th for the preceding month; e.g. taxes collected in April must be submitted by May 20).
Utility bills
Twice a year
Real estate (January 14 and June 14)
Annually
Business Licenses (March 1)
Business Tangible Personal Property taxes filed (March 1)
Business Tangible Personal Property taxes due (June 5)
Motor Vehicle Personal Property (June 5)
Pet Licenses (good for 1 year after you apply)
When needed
Collections
Parks and Recreation Rentals, Events, and Registration
Parking and Noise Violations
Permits
Residential Parking Permits
Safety Camera Program Tickets
Admissions, Lodging, and Meals Taxes
How can I pay?
Visit the City of Richmond Finance
Online Payment Portal
. You can also mail your
paper coupon
to the following address:
City of Richmond PO Box 26505 Richmond, VA 23261-6505
When and how often do I pay?
Monthly on the 20th day of the month for the preceding month (example: tax collected in April should be submitted by May 20).
For more:
Use the payment portal tutorials below or send an email to the
Department of Finance
ALM Payments Video
ALM User Dashboard Video
Business Licenses
How can I file and pay?
Visit the
RVA Business Portal
, which provides a single access point for immediate filing, invoice generation, and payment. Beginning in 2025, there are no paper forms for manual filings.
When and how often do I pay?
New businesses must obtain a license within 30 days of the date of opening. Renewal applications, taxes, and contractor certifications are due every year by March 1.
For more:
Visit the
Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) Tax page
for forms, tax rates, and FAQs.
Business Tangible Personal Property Taxes (BTPP)
How can I file and pay?
Visit the
RVA Business Portal
, which provides a single access point for immediate filing, invoice generation, and payment. Beginning in 2025, there are no paper forms for manual filings.
When and how often do I pay?
BTPP taxes are due annually. Businesses must file their BTPP assessments by March 1 and then taxes are due on June 5.
For more:
Visit the
Business Tangible Personal Property Tax (BTPP) page
for information about assessment, rates, and waivers.
Collections
What is it?
Collections notices are issued for delinquent--or late--taxes. Unpaid notices can result in tax liens, civil lawsuits, or the seizure of property. They could also affect your credit report. Once a year, the City transfers delinquent accounts to a third party for collection. Once your delinquent taxes have been transferred, you need to work directly with your designated collection agency.
How can I pay?
If your collection notice is still with the City of Richmond, you can pay online through the
Delinquent Collections page
. You can also pay or discuss a payment plan by visiting City Hall at 900 E. Broad St.
If your collection notice has been sent to an outside collector, you can arrange for payment by calling the correct collector. If your account is with a law firm or collection agency, payment must go through them.
TACS (Vehicle Personal Property Tax and Business taxes): 804-545-2500
Ballato (Parking and Real Estate): 804-788-7171
For more:
Visit the City's
Delinquent Collections page
for online payment options and collection programs.
Motor Vehicle Personal Property Taxes
How can I pay?
Visit the
RVAPay
online payment option. You can also mail your payment to the following address:
City Of Richmond, Department of Finance P.O. Box 38097
Philadelphia, PA 19101-0622
When and how often do I pay?
Annually on June 5.
For more:
Visit the City of Richmond's
Personal Property Taxes webpage
for forms, tax rates, and frequently asked questions.
Parking Tickets and Noise Violations
How can I pay?
Pay online with
Remit Online
. You can also mail your payment to the following address:
City Of Richmond- Parking Tickets
P.O. Box 26508
Richmond VA 23261-6508
When and how often do I pay?
When you receive a parking ticket or a notice that you've violated the city's Noise Ordinance. Parking fines increase by $10 at 15 and 30 days.
For more:
Visit the City's
Parking Enterprise page
for information about parking, tickets, towing, and booting.
Parks and Rec Reservations and Fees
How can I pay?
Visit the
Rental Request Form
to begin the reservation process. Staff will book the rental and provide an invoice.
When and how often do I pay?
When you request a space or facility rental.
For more:
Visit Parks and Rec's
Events page
for information about rates and event categories. For facilities or uses not listed there, call 804-646-0761.
Parks and Recreation Registrations
How can I pay?
Parks and Rec works with an
online registration platform
for classes, camps, leagues, and other programs. Some programs will also accept payments on site.
When and how often do I pay?
When you register for the event, class, or program.
For more:
Call 804-646-5733 or visit Parks and Rec's
Program Guide
for more information about offerings and registration.
Permits
How can I pay?
Visit the
Online Permit Portal
to submit plans for review, apply and pay for permits, request inspections, or check the status of a request.
When and how often do I pay?
Once you've applied for a permit, you will receive an email with invoice information, including a due date.
For more:
Learn about the portal on its
webpage,
call 804-646-4169 or email
CSSHelp@rva.gov
for support.
Pet Licenses
How can I pay?
Visit
Pet Data
to pay the annual $10 licensing fee, or call 877-202-3558 for help.
When and how often do I pay?
Licenses must be purchased within 30 days of obtaining a dog or cat four months or older, or within 30 days of moving into Richmond. Licenses must be renewed annually.
For more:
Visit
Animal Care and Control
for information about pet licenses, breeding permits, and chicken permits.
Real Estate Taxes
How can I pay?
Pay online with
Invoice Cloud.
You can also pay by phone at 866-890-5269. Finally, you can mail your payment to the following address:
City of Richmond Department of Finance
P.O. Box 70622
Philadelphia, PA 19176-0622
Note that for taxpayers with mortgages, real estate tax bills often go directly to the mortgage lender, who pays the bill. Lenders typically return payment to the City within one business week of receiving the bill. To confirm payment, you can reach out to your lender.
When and how often do I pay?
Real estate tax bills are sent out twice a year. The first half of your real estate tax payment is due on January 14, and the second half is due on June 14.
For more:
Visit the City of Richmond's
Real Estate Taxes webpage
for tax forms, rates, and frequently asked questions.
Residential Parking Permits
How can I pay?
Parking permit applications for
certain Richmond neighborhoods
can be downloaded, printed, and delivered to City Hall via mail or in person. You can also apply for a parking permit online at
permitsales.com/richmond
When and how often do I pay?
Most permits are year-long and can be renewed annually.
For more:
Find full parking info in the "Residential" section of the P
arking Enterprise webpage
, including
instructions
for using the online portal.
Speed Camera Citations
What is it?
The City operates safety cameras in and around Richmond school zones to support reducing serious injuries and fatalities related to driver speeding. The cameras identify speeding vehicles and issue citations for speeding.
How can I pay?
Pay online through the
Get Home Safe platform
. You can also call 833-819-0857 if you have questions about the citation.
For more:
Visit the City of Richmond's
Safety Camera Program page
for information about locations and Vision Zero.
Utilities
How can I pay?
Pay online with
MyHQ
or call 804-646-4646 and select option 2. You can also mail your payment to the following address:
City of Richmond
Department of Public Utilities
P.O. Box 70621
Philadelphia, PA 19176-0621
When and how often do I pay?
Every month.
For more:
Visit the Department of Public Utilities'
billing page
for help looking up your account or information about affordability programs.
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