The City of Richmond is pleased to announce that the Department of Finance has started mailing real estate rebate checks to eligible residents that owned property in 2024. All checks will be in the mail by June 30, 2025. City residents should note that:

• Checks will be mailed to the address on file with the City’s Department of Finance.
• Residents that qualify do not need to take any additional action.
• Most recipients can expect to receive their checks by early July, depending on postal delivery times.

Additionally, the City is advising property owners that rebate checks with payee names exceeding 35 characters may require additional processing at some financial institutions. While this character limitation is standard with many check-printing systems, the City is proactively informing residents that some checks may need reprocessing.

Property owners with questions about their eligibility, who need to update their mailing address, or have issues cashing their checks should contact RVA311 by dialing 3-1-1 within the city limits or submitting a ticket online at rva311.com.

Previously, the city announced that incorrect checks were mailed out that listed “Hartshorn Community Council” as the payee. This caused a delay in mailing the remainder of the rebate checks as data were verified.

The rebate, approved by City Council in 2024, aims to provide financial relief amid rising property values and housing costs.