Business Services

Important Temporary Change DUE TO COVID-19:

City offices are partially open beginning Monday, May 18th. Please call 757-382-6455 to determine if your transaction can be completed in person.

You may still submit completed forms via mail, email, fax, or dropbox at one of our four office locations. You may also call 757-382-6738 for assistance. 

The Business Tax section of the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue assesses business personal property taxes, machinery and tools, and farm equipment. Our office also issues City business licenses and administers special taxes on meal, lodging, excavations, cigarettes, admissions, and rental equipment.