Second half tax bills sent out in Stafford

Stafford County Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills for the second half of 2020 have been mailed. County officials say the taxes are due on December 5 or the next business day of the year. This year, December 5 falls on a Saturday, making the deadline Monday, December 7.   There are many ways to pay, including the online myStafford portal.

“This year, in particular, we ask residents to become familiar with our award-winning myStafford portal allowing them to make tax payments from the safety of their home or their mobile device,” said Stafford Treasurer Laura Rudy. “The portal has become a vital component for doing business, while we all make efforts to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Approximately 150,000 real estate and personal property tax bills are currently available online and ready for payment.  Individuals should have received their tax bills via post office mail the first week of November. If you did not receive a statement or have payment questions, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (540) 658-8700 as soon as possible.

The Treasurer’s Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, debit and credit cards. You may pay online by credit card or e-check at the myStafford portal, by phone at 1(844) 817-9045, in person, with social distancing precautions, at the Treasurer’s Office, by mail, or via the after-hours drop box located at the front of the entrance to the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.