[Archived] City of Alexandria Encourages Contactless Car Tax Payments through Dec. 15 Deadline; Adds Saturday Hours for In-Person Car Tax Payment on Oct. 3

For Immediate Release: September 30, 2020

The City of Alexandria will accept in-person payments for the personal property tax (car tax and business property tax) on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to noon, in addition to other in-person hours and contactless payment options available through the new payment deadline of December 15. The Oct. 3 hours have been added to assist taxpayers who need to pay in person but would have difficulty visiting City Hall (301 King St.) during a weekday.

The City strongly encourages taxpayers to use one of many contactless payment options instead of paying in person, including payment by credit card or eCheck online; by credit card at 877.273.5708; by check or money order to City of Alexandria, P.O. Box 34710, Alexandria, VA  22334-0710; or by check or money order via the drop box on the Royal Street side of City Hall. 

Contactless options help reduce the risk from COVID-19, both during the payment transaction and while waiting in line. Customers who choose to pay in person must wear masks over the nose and mouth, remain at least 6 feet apart from other customers in line, and expect longer lines due to COVID-19 precautions.

The payment deadline for Tax Year 2020 has been extended by City Council from October 5 to December 15, to support residents and businesses who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Enforcement of 2021 tax registration and new (red) residential parking permits will begin on December 16. Vehicles that are not currently registered for the car tax, or are parked in residential permit zones without a current (blue) parking permit, may still be ticketed.