Important public notice from the Commissioner of the Revenue
The 2023 Personal Property Tax Relief discount amount will be 26.30% on qualifying vehicles. Qualifying vehicles are vehicles that are for Personal Use only. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Irby at 434-946-9310.
Welcome to the Commissioner of the Revenue's department. Listed below are the services this office offers the citizens of Amherst County.
The Commissioner of the Revenue is a locally elected Constitutional Officer responsible for administering all local taxes. The Commissioner is also the Chief FOIA officer for the office. It is the duty and an honor for the Commissioner of the Revenue to serve the citizens of Amherst County. The Commissioner of the Revenue's office provides forms regarding:
- Personal Property Tax
- Business Personal Property Tax
- Machinery & Tools Tax
- Business License Tax
- Food & Beverage Tax
- Lodging Tax
- Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly or Disabled
- Land Use Program
- Virginia Local Transient Occupancy Tax Return
- Forest Land Use Letter
- Forest Land Use Agreement
Information on various property and taxes are available below:
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 719, Amherst, VA 24521- Phone: (434) 946-9310
- Fax: (434) 946-9312
- Staff Directory
- Office Hours:
8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Monday - Friday