Forms are available at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office in the Public Safety Building, located at 200 Skyline Vista Drive. For Tax Reduction, the completed form along with the certification signature of the Sheriff of Warren County must be turned into the Commissioner of Revenue’s office no later than January 31st of each year. For Motor Vehicle License/Decal Fee Exemption, the Volunteer Auxiliary Officer and/or Reserve Deputy Sheriff must take the gold copy to Treasurer’s Office between January 15th and February 15th.
| For questions regarding payment of taxes, contact: | For questions regarding the assessment of taxes, contact: |
Warren County Treasurer |
Commissioner of the Revenue |
| 220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 800 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Telephone: (540) 635-2215 Fax: (540) 636-4870 |
220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 900 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Telephone: (540) 635-2651 Fax: (540) 636-8280 |
Transient Occupancy Tax
"Transient occupancy tax" is paid on temporary lodging at hotels, motels, inns, hostels and similar places. Although the name "transient occupancy tax", in this case, is specific to Virginia, similar lodging taxes are in effect across the United States. You pay these taxes when you rent a room, bed or other space.
Food and Beverage Tax
At its regular meeting on December 16, 2003, the Warren County Board of Supervisors passed a Food and Beverage Tax (meals tax) ordinance. This tax became effective January 1, 2004. The Food and Beverage Tax is imposed on the purchaser of every food or beverage served, sold or delivered in the County by a restaurant or caterer a tax equivalent to 4% of the amount paid for the food or beverage.
Consumer Utility Tax
Warren County levies a consumer tax on electricity, natural gas and telephone utilities. These taxes are collected by the respective utility companies and remitted to the County.
State Income Tax
The office of the Commissioner of the Revenue will complete your Virginia state income tax return at no charge. You must bring a completed copy of your federal return in order for the state return to be completed properly.
