Virginia § 58.1-3221.5 - Classification of certain historical buildings for tax purposes
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-3221.5 — Classification of certain historical buildings for tax purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-3221.5. Classification of certain historical buildings for tax purposes
Buildings that are individually listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register, not including the real estate or land on which they are located, are hereby declared to be a separate class of property and shall constitute a classification for local taxation separate from other classifications of real property. The governing body of any county, city, or town may, by ordinance, levy a tax on the value of such buildings at a different rate from that of tax levied on other real property, so long as the building is maintained in a condition such that it retains the characteristics for which it was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register. The rate of tax imposed by any county, city, or town on such buildings shall not exceed that applicable to the general class of real property.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58.1-3221.5 ("Classification of certain historical buildings for tax purposes") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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