Treasurer

The treasurer is the custodian of all public monies of the county. Ensuring fiscal integrity and economic vitality through the collection of revenues and tax receipts due to the County. The funds collected are invested in an efficient, safe and effective manner to provide the highest investment. The treasurer is elected every 4 years by citizens of the locality he or she serves.

The treasurer is directly responsible for tax collection and overall supervision of all other funds received by the county, including:

• Personal property taxes
• Real estate taxes
• License taxes
• Permit fees
• Sherriff fees
• State estimated taxes
• Dog licenses

The treasurer and staff are committed to providing Dinwiddie County citizens with prompt and accurate service. 

Important Deadlines

Additional charges may accrue for failure to pay taxes by the due date even if you have not received a bill. Any payments received via mail will be applied to your account using the postmark on your envelope (Please refer to the USPS website for additional information regarding postmarks). 

Contact our office if you have any questions regarding your bill or you have not received your bill two weeks in advance of the deadlines listed below:

Elected Official

The Treasurer is one of five constitutional officers in Dinwiddie County which are elected by voters. The elected post of Treasurer was created by the Virginia Constitution in 1870. This elected status ensures that local funds will be accounted for by an officer who reports directly to the Dinwiddie County residents. The Treasurer's current term of office runs from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027.

As a constitutional office, the department administers tax regulations in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the Codified Ordinances of Dinwiddie County.

Duties & Objectives

• Billing and collection of current real estate and personal property taxes. Billing for these taxes is June 5th and December 5th. Dinwiddie County is a prorating locality with supplemental bills created and due throughout the year.
• Billing and collection of delinquent taxes. Billing of delinquent taxes is typically within 6 weeks of the original bill due date.
• Reconciliation of all depository bank accounts for the County of Dinwiddie, other various departments, and external auditors.
• The Treasurer oversees the County Investment Policy striving for the highest and safest investment returns while maintaining compliance with the Security for Public Funds Investment Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia.