The County of Isle of Wight

2012 Property Reassessment

As required by State Law, Isle of Wight County is conducting a general Reassessment of Real Estate. All real property must be assessed at “fair market value”. Notices have been mailed to property owners indicating the value of their property effective July 1, 2012. Please follow this “2012 Reassessment” link for information about your property assessment. For information on Public Hearing dates, the form needed to file an appeal, and answers to questions about the 2012 Reassessment, see the following paragraphs.

The County of Isle of Wight would like to remind property owners that reassessment notices for the 2012 tax year were mailed on May 7, 2012. Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment to discuss their new assessment with the Board of Assessors and representatives from Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group, LTD may call the Reassessment Office at (757) 242-6225 through June 11, 2012. Learn More

Convenience Centers Closed Memorial Day

All County Convenience Centers will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29th.

Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginians can save money and get ready for hurricane/flooding season during the Commonwealth’s tax-free shopping week set for May 25-31.

No sales tax is charged on the purchase of many items that can be used to prepare homes and businesses and to fill emergency supply kits during Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. All retailers participate, according to Virginia law. Learn More

Nike-Ajax Missile Site N-75 Walking Tour

ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. – At 2 p.m. on May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17, guests can visit one of the Cold War’s few surviving Army Air-Defense Posts at Nike Park in Carrollton, Va.

Local historian Albert Burckard hosts a short presentation and a walking tour of this site which contains the original barracks, mess hall, administration and recreation building, officer/non-commissioned officer family housing, fueling area and underground missile magazines. Also visible are the fueling area and concrete slabs that mark the location of the underground missile magazines. Learn More