Most of Arlington's wide range of services are supported by local taxes, primarily through the personal property tax, real estate taxes, and business taxes. Paying Taxes and Fees County tax bills, utility bills, parking tickets and fees can be paid through a variety of convenient means. Payments may be mailed or dropped off at any time , paid by Discover card , through an Automated Payment Plan , phone , or online . Checks or money orders should be made payable to Arlington County Treasurer . Personal Property Tax - Due October 5, this tax covers automobiles, motorcycles, boats, mobile homes and other vehicles.
Filing is done with a brief questionnaire card.
After the initial tax bill account is established with the Commissioner of the Revenue , you will be sent an annual bill by the Treasurer . Real Property Taxes - Due June 5 and October 5, this tax is based on assessments of real property are made annually by the Department of Real Estate Assessments . The rate is set annually by the County Board. Tax payments are collected by the Arlington County Treasurer . These items must be reported for assessment by May 1, and the taxes are due on September 15.