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action on behalf of the county. The county attorney also keeps the board apprised of pertinent matters.

Planning & Zoning

The Division of Planning & Zoning is responsible for overseeing all planning efforts in the county by researching requests for zoning changes and proposals for new subdivisions and forwarding its recommendations to the Planning Commission.

The staff also supports the Planning Commission with long-range planning initiatives including the county's Comprehensive Plan for growth and development.

The planning office researches and makes recommendations regarding subdivisions, zoning enforcement, rezoning applications, special use permits and conditional use permits.

The department's long-term planning initiatives include updating and monitoring the Comprehensive Plan, which is the county's planning guide for longrange growth. In order to develop such a plan, the department provides longrange analysis and planning of public facilities, utilities, transportation and land use.

Inspections

The Building Inspections Office is responsible for overseeing building codes compliance in the county. It also reviews construction plans and architectural drawings; issues building permits and plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits; and conducts on-site inspections for house renovations and additions, water and sewage connections, and the demolition or razing of any building or structure.

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Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development strives to expand the county's tax base by seeking new businesses to locate in Isle of Wight and to retain existing industries. The office is active in public relations efforts that market the county to businesses as a possible location.

The goal of the Department of Economic Development is to expand and strengthen the county's tax base by the recruitment of new business and industry in the county and by providing the assistance necessary for existing industries to enlarge operations. The department markets the county through public relations and advertising campaigns in trade publications. Further marketing expertise is provided by the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, of which the county is a member.

Part of the county’s business strategy is the development and marketing of the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park. This 1,500-acre, publicly-owned park is located on U.S. 460.

The department works in concert with the efforts of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in locating new industry to Isle of Wight and determining precise industrial sites suitable for industrial development.

Budget and Finance

The County's Budget and Finance Office prepares and manages the county's annual budget. This office, under the guidance of the budget and finance director, studies matters that generally affect the county's financial affairs.

The office is responsible for records, payroll reports, miscellaneous accounts receivable, accounting for county disbursements, and liaison with outside auditors during the annual audit.

Utilities Services

The Department of Utilities Services coordinates the water systems, wells and sewer systems owned by the county that serve the residents of Isle of Wight and manages numerous projects. In addition, the department is responsible for implementation of the stormwater management program, and the erosion and sediment control ordinance.

The Utilities Division, which is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the county's systems, handles new service problems for county residents and reviews plans for all utility installations proposed within the county.

Utility staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies. To reach assistance after hours, weekends and holidays, call 357-2151 and the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office will dispatch the technician on call.

For more information about Isle of Wight County public utilities, visit www.co-isle-of-wight.va.us.

Public Works

The Public Works Department maintains county-owned buildings and grounds, is responsible for refuse collection, and coordinates with the Virginia Department of Transportation to address the county’s transportation needs. Residents may call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) to report road and ditch maintenance concerns.

The county operates a system of refuse and recycling centers. A refuse and recycling center site consists of large roll-off containers. Manned sites are in use at Jones Creek, Carrsville, Stave Mill Road, Wrenn's Mill, Carroll Bridge, Burdette Road, Central Hill Road and Camptown. The county currently accepts yard waste, electronics, used motor oil, used cooking oil, plastic bags and scrap metal. Residents can recycle steel or aluminum cans by placing them in with the scrap metal, and “clean” cardboard – no wax coating, food stains or other residue – by placing it in the cardboard recycling container.

The Public Works Department, located at 13048 Poor House Road across Route 258 from the courthouse, also schedules the maintenance of departmental equipment; monitors the purchase of equipment and supplies, and receives citizen inquiries and complaints.

Commissioner of the Revenue

The commissioner of the revenue, Gerald H. Gwaltney, is a constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Isle of Wight County to a four-year term. The commissioner is responsible for assessing all property for local taxation and administering tax programs mandated by the Code of Virginia and Isle of Wight County ordinances.

State Income Tax

County taxpayers may file their Virginia State income tax return through the Commissioner’s Office as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than May 1. A return must be filed if you received Virginia source income and meet the Department of Taxation filing requirements which can be found at www.tax.virginia.gov.

Virginia estimated income tax can be filed quarterly through the Commissioner’s Office on May 1, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. A local filing helps to ensure that the return will be accurate before being sent to the Department of Taxation in Richmond. Federal forms are available at www.irs.gov.

Business Licenses

Business license renewals in Isle of Wight County are issued at the Commissioner’s Office and are due by March 1. New businesses are required to obtain a business license before the opening of the business.

Return of Business Tangible Personal Property and Machinery and Tools filings are due every year by May 1. Meals and Lodging taxes are other taxes administered by the Commissioner’s Office. Forms may be downloaded from the Commissioner’s webpage at www. co.isle-of-wight.va.us.

Real Estate

Real Estate assessment records are maintained by the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. The office is responsible for transferring ownership of parcels and assessing new construction between general reassessments, which are conducted every four years. Property is assessed on July 1 for each fiscal year and ends on June 30 of the following year. The next General Reassessment will become effective on July 1, 2023. Isle of Wight County’s Land Use taxation program is administered by the Commissioner’s Office. This program assesses agricultural, horticultural and forest land based on the property’s use. A five-acre minimum in agricultural or pasture use with a five-year history or a twenty-acre minimum in forest devoted to tree growth is required.

The Commissioner’s Office also administers the Tax Relief for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Program which provides relief to those over 65 years of age or who are totally disabled, regardless of their age. Relief is provided for residential homes and mobile homes. The gross combined income of the owners(s) during the calendar year preceding the taxable year cannot exceed $50,200. Applicants should apply before June 30 to enroll in the program.

Tax relief for Disabled Veterans or their surviving spouse is eligible for real property exemption if the veteran’s disability is 100% service-connected, permanent and total. Other criteria must be met which is stated on the commissioner’s webpage at www.co.isle-ofwight.va.us.

Personal Property

The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 provides tax relief for any passenger car, motorcycle, pickup or panel truck having a registered gross weight of less than 10,001 pounds. Vehicles must be owned or leased by an individual and used 50% or more for non-business purposes. Leased vehicles are eligible when the lessee is responsible for direct payment of the personal property tax by the terms of the lease agreement.

The Commissioner’s Office is located in the Administration Building at the courthouse complex. For more information or assistance, call 757-365-6222 or email CORIOW@ISLEOFWIGHTUS. NET.

Gerald H. Gwaltney Commissioner of the Revenue

Bob Mislan

Chief Deputy Commissioner

Mailing Address:

Commissioner of the Revenue

P.O. Box 107

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Phone 757-365-6222

Fax 757-356-9731

Physical Address

17090 Monument Circle

Suite 113

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

The Taxes We Pay

Personal property taxes are based on the calendar year, Jan. 1-Dec. 31. Real estate taxes are based on the fiscal year (July 1- June 30) for the county and Town of Windsor and the calendar year for the Town of Smithfield. At presstime, county and town boards were still considering tax rates for fiscal 2024. Rates here are for fiscal 2023.

Real estate

Isle of Wight $0.85/$100

Smithfield $0.19/$100

Windsor $0.14/$100

Personal property (automobiles and trucks)

Isle of Wight $4.50/$100

Smithfield $0.87/$100

Windsor $0.50/$100

Machinery and tools

Isle of Wight $1.75/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Smithfield $0.375/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Windsor $0.25/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

State communications tax

Virginia 5 percent of the amount billed

Utility tax

Isle of Wight (elec.)

20 percent not to exceed $200/ month (commercial)

20 percent not to exceed $3.00/ month (residential)

Smithfield Not to exceed $70/month (commercial)

Not to exceed $1.00/