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Supervisors delay vote on changing property tax due dates after questions
Summary
The board opened a public hearing on revising property tax due dates to improve cash flow and reduce December burden, but members asked procedural and implementation questions and the motion was withdrawn pending further discussion.
The Smyth County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing July 9 on an ordinance to amend property tax due dates. Commissioner of Revenue Bradley Powers told the Board the change "will improve cash flow and lower citizen financial burden around Christmas time" and that, if approved, it would take effect for the 2027 tax year.
Chair Charles Atkins said he was not in favor of proceeding without further discussion, and North Fork Supervisor Rick Billings asked whether late fees would apply to missed first due dates. Powers replied that standard late fees would remain in place. After subsequent discussion a motion to approve was withdrawn and the Board agreed to defer the item to a later meeting for more detail and clarification.
