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1. Why do I pay both Town of Ashland and Hanover County taxes?

The Town of Ashland and Hanover County provide different services to citizens. The Town of Ashland acts as additional level of services on top of, and in addition to, those provided by Hanover County. In particular, Town of Ashland residents receive trash collection and recylcing pickup, police response times of approximately one minute, and brush and leaf pick-up.

2. When are taxes due?

Both Real Estate and Personal Property taxes for the Town of Ashland are due on February 5 of each year. The Business License (BPOL) tax is due on May 15 of each year. Meals and Lodging Taxes are due the 20th of each month.

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3. Why will DMV not allow me to renew my vehicle registration?

The Town is permitted to place a DMV hold on your vehicle registration (and any vehicle associated with you through loan or title) as a means of tax collection. One or two times per year the Town will place holds on the vehicles of individuals who have not paid their personal property taxes to the Town. Please contact the Finance Office to discuss your account. Finance Office Contact Information

4. What steps should I take if I am moving out of Town?

Citizens who will be leaving the Town should first re-register their vehicle through DMV in their new garage jurisdiction. Second, notify the Hanover County Commissioner of Revenue's Office that you will be moving and provide them with a DMV move out date. Finally, contact the Town of Ashland Treasurer's Office to determine if you will still have one additional personal property tax bill to pay. Finance Office Contact Information

5. How do you determine the assessment of my property?

The Town of Ashland does not assess property. Assessments within the Town are provided by the Hanover County Assessor's Office. Hanover County Assessor's Office