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Board delays decision on changing property tax due dates after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors agreed to postpone action on an ordinance that would change property tax due dates to improve cash flow; Chair Atkins requested more discussion and a pending vote was withdrawn.
The Smyth County Board opened a public hearing July 9 on an ordinance to amend property tax due dates that staff say would spread payments and ease financial pressure around the holidays. Commissioner of Revenue Bradley Powers told the Board the change "would improve cash flow and lower citizen financial burden around Christmas time" and that any change would take effect for the 2027 tax year.
During discussion, Chair Charles Atkins said he opposed immediate approval and requested additional deliberation. North Fork District Supervisor Rick Billings asked whether standard late fees would still apply; Powers confirmed late fees would remain as currently imposed. A motion to approve the ordinance was withdrawn and the Board agreed to delay further discussion to a later meeting for more information.
