Contact the Department of Finance
Phone: (804) 646-7000
Online: RVA311.com
Please submit all inquiries using
the City's RVA 311 system
Address:
Department of Finance
900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Department of Finance Forms
Please see below for Department of Finance forms for business use. Can't find the form you are looking for? Please enter a ticket using RVA 311 online or call (804) 646-7000 and we can provide assistance.
Admission Tax Forms
- ATOM Taxes and TID Fee Coupon Form – Use this form to file your Admission Tax return monthly
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form - Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for this tax type
Bank Franchise Tax Forms
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form - Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for a number of different tax types
Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) Tax Forms
- Tax Correction Application – Use this form to apply for a tax correction for a number of business tax types, including BPOL
- Administrative Appeal Application – Use this form to submit an administrative appeal for denial of tax correction, tax audit, denial of refund, or other reason to the Director of Finance
- Close of Business Form – Use this form to inform the Business Unit that you are ceasing the operations of your business
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form – Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for a number of this tax type
Business Tangible Personal Property Tax (BTPP) Forms
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form – Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for this tax type
Cigarette Tax Forms
- Cigarette Tax Stamp Order Form (Distributors) – Cigarette distributors should use this form to obtain bulk heat applied rolls of cigarette tax stamps
- Cigarette Tax Stamp Order Form (Retailers) – Cigarette retailers should use this form to obtain hand applied sheets of cigarette tax stamps
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form – Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for a number of different tax types
Daily Rental Property Tax Forms
- Daily Rental Application Form - Use this form to apply for a certificate of registration as daily rental business
- Daily Rental Quarterly Statement Form - Use this form to file for daily rental taxes on a quarterly basis
Meals Tax Forms
- ATOM Taxes and TID Fee Coupon Form – Use this form to file your Meals return monthly
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form – Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for this tax type
Real Estate Tax Forms
- Tax Escrow Application – Use this form to sign up for the voluntary Real Estate Tax Escrow Program
- Tax Escrow Coupon – Use this form to make voluntary real estate tax escrow payments after signing up for the Real Estate Tax Escrow Program
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form - Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for this tax type
- Real Estate Change of Address Form – To change your mailing address please complete the Change of Address form found on the Assessor of Real Estate’s page. All real estate change of address requests must be handled through the Assessor’s Office and are not handled by the Department of Finance
Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Improvement District (TID) Fee Forms
- ATOM Taxes and TID Fee Coupon Form – Use this form to file your Transient Occupancy (including short-term rental) return and Tourism Improvement District (TID) fee monthly
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form – Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for this tax type
Please see below for Department of Finance forms for real estate use. Can't find the form you are looking for? Please enter a ticket using RVA 311 online or call (804) 646-7000 and we can provide assistance.
Real Estate Tax Forms
- Tax Escrow Application – Use this form to sign up for the voluntary Real Estate Tax Escrow Program
- Tax Escrow Coupon – Use this form to make voluntary real estate tax escrow payments after signing up for the Real Estate Tax Escrow Program
- Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form - Use this online form to request a waiver of penalty and interest for this tax type
- Real Estate Change of Address Form – To change your mailing address please complete the Change of Address form found on the Assessor of Real Estate’s page. All real estate change of address requests must be handled through the Assessor’s Office and are not handled by the Department of Finance
Please see below for Department of Finance forms for tax relief use. Can't find the form you are looking for? Please enter a ticket using RVA 311 online or call (804) 646-7000 and we can provide assistance.
Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities (OAPD) Real Estate Tax Relief Forms
- OAPD Real Estate Tax Relief Application Form (with Instructions) – Use this form to apply to the program for the first time or to reapply after the third year in the program
- OAPD Real Estate Tax Relief Recertification Form – Use this form to recertify your information for the second and third year of the program
- OAPD Real Estate Tax Relief Authorization Form – Use this form to authorize a third party to discuss the information contained in your application and handle your application on your behalf with the Department of Finance
Vehicle Personal Property Tax Relief Forms
- Request for Motor Vehicle Reassessment Based on High Mileage – Use this form, filled out by vehicle owner, to request a reassessment of your vehicle due to high mileage
- Request for Motor Vehicle Reassessment Based on Condition – Use this form, filled out by vehicle owner, a motor vehicle repair person or estimator, and a notary to request a reassessment of your vehicle due to body damage or mechanical malfunction
- Tenants and Users Liability Insurance Policy (TULIP) - Use this form if you are using a City of Richmond facility for events that are not sponsored by the city (tenant users) to demonstrate possession of an insurance policy that extends coverage to the event, or acquire insurance through the Tenant Users Liability Insurance Program
ATOM (Admissions, Transient Occupancy, and Meals) Tax and TID (Tourism Improvement District) Fee Forms
- ATOM (Admissions, Transient Occupancy, and Meals) Tax and TID (Tourism Improvement District) Fee Coupon (FY24 [July 1, 2023] and Later)
- Admission, Lodging, and Meals Tax Coupon 2023
- Admission, Lodging, and Meals Tax Coupon 2022
- Admission, Lodging, and Meals Tax Coupon 2021
- Admissions, Lodging, and Meals Tax Coupon (FY20 [July 1, 2019] and Later)
- Admissions, Lodging, and Meals Tax Coupon (FY19 [June 31, 2019] and Prior)
Business License (Including Peddlers/Sidewalk Vendors) Forms
- 2024 Application for New Business License
- 2023 Application for New Business License
- 2022 Application for New Business License
- 2021 Application for New Business License
- 2024 Renewal Application for Business License
- 2023 Renewal Application for Business License
- 2022 Renewal Application for Business License
- 2021 Renewal Application for Business License
- 2020 Renewal Application for Business License
- 2019 Renewal Application for Business License
- 2018 Renewal Application for Business License
- New Business Checklist
- Close of Business Form
Business Tangible Personal Property Tax Forms
- Business Tangible Personal Property Tax Return - 2024
- Business Tangible Personal Property Tax Return - 2023
- Business Tangible Personal Property Tax Return - 2022
- Business Tangible Personal Property Tax Return - 2021
- Business Tangible Personal Property Tax Return - 2020
- Business Tangible Personal Property Tax Return - 2019
Machinery and Tools Tax
Request a Waiver of Penalty and Interest Online
Tax payers may request a waiver of penalty and interest online for a variety of tax types through the City's RVA 311 and RVAPay portals. Please use the links below to request a refund by selecting the Waiver of Penalty and Interest Request from the Subtype menu and completing the short form:
- Admissions, Transient Occupancy, and Meals (ATOM) Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Form
- Business Personal Property and Manufacturing & Tools Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Form
- Business Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Form
- Real Estate Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Online Application Form
- Vehicle Personal Property Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Ticket
- Note: Penalty and interest waiver requests for this tax type are handled in the RVAPay portal. Please enter a ticket after logging in to request a waiver.
Request a Waiver of Penalty and Interest by Mail
Tax payers may request a waiver of penalty and interest by downloading, printing, and either mailing or bringing the form below to:
Revenue Administration Division - P&I Waiver
900 East Broad Street, Suite 103
Richmond, VA 23219
