TAXATION
CITY OF VIRGINIA ST LOUIS COUNTY
| City Assessor | 218-748-7500 | Assessor | 218-726-2304 |
| City Operations Director | 218-748-7500 | ||
| City Clerk/FinanceDirector | 218-748-7500 | Auditor | 218-726-2381 |
| City Attorney | 218-748-7500 | Recorder of Deeds | 218-726-2677 |
| City Engineering Dept. | 218-748-7500 | Sites | 218-726-2680 |
City Hall
St. Louis County
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Virginia, MN 55792
Duluth, MN 55802
LOCAL TAXES
Taxes are an important aspect of any business and have a significant effect on operation and overhead. Virginia delivers a spectrum of services for the tax dollar received. The City of Virginia strives to maintain an equitable balance in an ever-changing economic environment. Providing a capsulization of the complete structure package, we have listed some tax requirements and information below.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
The only personal property tax applicable to business regards leased land such as an elevator on railroad property and utilities.
SPECIAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
There are no special taxes or assessments in the Virginia Tax rate. However, assessments are applied if special services are performed by the city (i.e. sewer/water mains, streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters). If special services are required, the recipient could be responsible for up to 100% of the cost of such services. The payment of the cost of such services can be agreed upon following receipt of a request for services.
In general, the following assessment schedules are
applicable:
1. Pay at once - No interest.
2. Auditor bill over a period of years on tax statement.
NET TAX CAPACITY HISTORY - CITY OF VIRGINIA
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| $2,653,649 | $2,827,075 | $3,060.395 |
MARKET AND NET TAX CAPACITY VALUATIONS
| City of Virginia | 2005 Estimated Market Value |
| Total City Values | $286,642,100 |
TAX CAPACITY TAX EXTENSION RATE
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | |
| City of Virginia |
82.97% |
77.97% | 77.05% |
| ISD 706 | 10.33% | 1.72% | 8.47% |
| St. Louis Co. | 70.68% | 66.75% | 57.33% |
| Other | 2.23% | 2.04% | 1.86% |
| Total | 166.22% | 148.48% | 144.70% |
VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
City Hall, 327 First Street South
Virginia, Minnesota 55792
TEL: 218-748-7535
FAX: 218-749-3585
email:
veda@virginiamn.us
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