Q: How can I get my current property tax bill? We'll walk through a short guide to how to prepare the property statement.This booklet explains many of these laws you need to know and provides resources where you can find more information about landlord and tenant issues. Each parcel of real estate in the City is assessed annually, effective as of the following July 1. The City Council determines the real estate tax rate. All costs are to be reported as the original costs in the year of purchase, inclusive of sales tax, freight, and installation costs. To look up a rate for a specific address, or in a specific city or county in Virginia, use our sales tax rate lookup. If you have questions about personal property tax or real estate tax, contact your local tax office. Use the map below to find your city or county's website. We will update you on any developments.