The City of Richmond Finance Department has issued real estate tax bills to more than 70,000 property owners as part of its latest annual billing cycle. This is the first such cycle under the Avula Administration and involves approximately $530.7 million in revenue across 76,592 parcels with a combined assessed value exceeding $55.9 billion. The city sent bills by mail, email, and directly to mortgage companies.
First-half payments, totaling about $256 million, are due by January 14, 2026.
Mayor Danny Avula commented on the importance of reliable city services: “Getting the basics right matters. Historically, the city hasn’t always hit the mark on the fundamentals, and Richmonders feel that. On-time bills may seem simple, but they’re core to trust and confidence. When something isn’t working, my job is to name it and fix it. When City Hall delivers efficiently and reliably for the people we serve, we build momentum to take on the big things our residents deserve.”
Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II highlighted improvements in service delivery: “Residents depend on reliable, on-time service delivery. This reliability includes billing. Today’s milestone highlights our commitment to get things right the first time, the early strides made by our finance leaders, and the type of steady progress that makes City Hall work better for everyone.”
The timely issuance of tax bills required months of coordination within the Finance Department and signals operational improvements.
Tanikia Jackson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Finance and Administration, said: “This reflects our commitment to supporting residents with timely, dependable service. Our staff worked thoughtfully to strengthen this process, and I’m grateful for their dedication. Delivering bills on time helps ensure our community has what it needs to plan confidently.”
Property owners who have questions about their bills can contact RVA311 by dialing 311 within city limits or (804) 646-7000 from outside Richmond. They can also visit rva311.com for more information.
