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Norfolk holds public hearing on proposed real estate tax reassessment; no public speakers registered
Summary
The Norfolk City Council held a public hearing on a proposed real estate tax reassessment for fiscal year 2026–27. City staff explained how reassessment relates to the tax rate, provided appeal contact details and deadlines, and no members of the public signed up to speak.
Norfolk held a public hearing on the city’s proposed real estate tax reassessment for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The presiding official opened the hearing and city staff reviewed the purpose of the session.
A city official read a statutory requirement, saying, “State law requires a public hearing when there is an assessment increase of more than 1% of the property taxes levied the previous year,” and emphasized that the hearing addresses the overall assessment increase rather than individual property appeals. The notice of the hearing was published in the Virginian-Pilot on April 19, 2026, and the city’s citizen-participation guidelines were posted online and at City Hall.
A representative from the city real estate office explained how reassessment relates to the tax rate and gave the public instructions on appeals. The staff member said attendees could seek informal review by contacting the office and provided a phone number and email: 757-823-1343 and realestate@norfolk.gov. “The deadline for filing informal appeals is May the 8th, and the deadline for filing formal appeals is June the 1st,” the staff member said.
After taking questions, council leaders noted there were no members of the public signed up to speak on the item. The hearing’s public-comment portion concluded without testimony.
The council did not take any motions or votes on the reassessment during this session; staff provided procedures and deadlines for property owners who wish to pursue appeals.
