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1. When will payments be due?

Generally, your first payment will be due June 5^th and your second payment on December 5^th.   These due dates will vary a day or two when the 5^th falls on a weekend or a holiday.

2. When will I receive a tax bill?

Franklin County will mail you a tax bill at least 30 days prior to each due date.

3. May you pay the full year’s tax when making your June payment?

Yes.

4. Will a late payment penalty & interest be charged on the amount that is due in June if you do not make the June payment?

Yes.

5. May you wait and pay the full year’s tax when making your December payment?

Yes, BUT you will be charged a late payment penalty and interest on the amount of tax that was due in June.

6. May you make prepayments on your account during the year?

Yes, you may make a payment or series of prepayments anytime and for any amount during the year to reduce the amount you will owe in June and December.  Just put your account number in the memo section of your check and indicate that it is a prepayment.

7. What about my Personal Property Taxes?

Personal property taxes will continue to be billed only once a year and be due on December 5^th unless the 5^th falls on a weekend or holiday.

8. Will payment methods change?

Acceptable methods of payment will not change.  You may continue to use the following payment methods:

Pay By Mail (Send check or money order payable to):
Franklin County Treasurer
1255 Franklin Street, Suite 101
Rocky Mount, VA, 24151

Cardholders:
Credit/Debit Cards are accepted in the office, or by phone at (1-888-272-9829), or online at https://www.franklinvatax.com.  We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover, appropriate fees will apply.

When promoted by phone, enter the information requested.  The JURISDICTION CODE is 1033. To pay online you will need to enter https://www.franklinvatax.com and click on “Search & Pay Taxes. Appropriate fees will apply.  

Pay In Person:
Franklin County Treasurer’s Office
1255 Franklin Street, Suite 101
Rocky Mount, VA, 24151

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM