Goochland County Reminds Residents of First-Half Tax Deadlines and Relief Programs

By now, Goochland County residents and property owners should have received their assessment notices advising them of any changes in value for the 2026 tax season." That notice triggers a short window for residents who want to question their assessed values.

"Informal assessment appeals must be requested by 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2026." Anyone who wants to discuss a new assessment should act quickly: "Anyone wishing to discuss their assessment must contact the Assessor’s Office no later than 5:00pm on February 17, 2026." Informal Appeals can be made by phone at 804-556-5853 or by mailing an appeal that is postmarked by February 17, 2026. The mail postmark requirement means mailed submissions must be sent early enough to meet the deadline; no mailing address was provided in the county notice, so callers should ask the Assessor’s Office for submission details.

The county also highlighted tax relief opportunities for residents, though the list of programs was not included in the notice. "The Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office would also like to remind residents of the following tax relief programs: [...]" Residents seeking exemptions or relief should note the application cutoff: "The deadline for applying to these programs is March 2, 2026." For program specifics and eligibility, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office at 804-556-5807.

Small businesses and commercial property owners have their own calendar entry. "The Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office would also like to remind businesses that Business Personal Property forms are due May 1, 2026." Business owners should prepare their Business Personal Property filings and confirm submission requirements with the Commissioner’s Office at 804-556-5807.

For general questions about these and other tax deadlines, the county advises: "For more information on the upcoming tax deadlines, please contact the Goochland County Treasurer’s Office at 804-556-5806." Together, the Assessor’s Office, the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office, and the Treasurer’s Office form the key local contacts for homeowners and businesses navigating assessments, relief programs, and filings.

For Goochland residents, the practical steps are immediate. Review your assessment notice, compare the new value against recent sales or neighborhood trends where possible, and contact the Assessor’s Office at 804-556-5853 before 5:00 p.m. on February 17 if you intend to appeal. If you believe you qualify for tax relief, call 804-556-5807 well before the March 2 deadline to confirm what documents and forms are required. Business owners should calendar May 1 for Business Personal Property filings and check filing methods with the Commissioner’s Office.

These deadlines shape local tax bills and budget planning for households and businesses across Goochland. Taking the listed steps now will preserve appeal rights and access to relief programs during this compact first-half tax season.