Collected and spent
In 2022, Prince William County spent about $2,518.5M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
Prince William County 2024 real estate tax — county rate modeled at 10.8 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.08/$100; effective ~1.08% on market). Verify at VA DPPEAWhere it goes
Twelve service lines.
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Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
The board passes the yearly county budget and fixes the tax rate. State law says it must do both by the day the fiscal year starts. 8 members: 7 elected by district, plus a Chair elected countywide.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
State law sets one fiscal year for every county. The board must approve the budget and set the tax rate by July 1.
How to reach it
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Prince William County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Prince William County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 20
School districts: 2
Sources
Details
Prince William County 2024 real estate tax — county rate modeled at 10.8 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.08/$100; effective ~1.08% on market). Verify at VA DPPEADetails
Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget (read 2026-10-10)Details
Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions (read 2026-10-10)Details
Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Contact Us (read 2026-10-10)To act on what you have read
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