The Finance Department and Clerk's Office, headed by the Town Clerk/Director of Finance Cindy Y. Stanley, is responsible for all of the Town's financial operations. These include development of the budget, end of year audit, all financial reporting and reconcilement, utility billing and collections, real estate and personal property tax billing and collections, business licenses, accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivables, funds from various outside sources such as Smyth County, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Treasury, investment management and debt issuance and management in accordance with general accounting procedures.
We are located on the main floor of the Municiple Building (Town Hall). Customers may visit us from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Town holidays. There is parking available at the front and rear entrances of the building, and the building is handi-cap accessible through the rear entrances.
A utilitiy drop-box is located off Town Street behind the Municipal Building.
Your water & sewer bill is based on your actual water consumption
Payment is due 20 days from the mailing date - Visa, Cash or Check accepted
Inside Corporation Limits - Water
First 2,000 gallons-$11.70 minimum charge.
Over 2,000 gallons-$7.42 per 1,000 gallons.
Outside Corporation Limits - Water
First 2,000 gallons-$23.37 minimum charge.
Over 2,000 gallons-$ 14.81 per 1,000 gallons.
Inside Corporation Limits - Sewer
First 2,000 gallons-$11.70 minimum charge.
Over 2,000 gallons-$7.07 per 1,000 gallons.
Outside Corporation Limits - Sewer
First 2,000 gallons-$23.37 minimum charge.
Over 2,000 gallons-$14.10 per 1,000 gallons.
Refuse (Garbage Collection)-Residential Charges - $15.00 per month
Water Charges for County Meters by Contract - $5.00 per 1,000 gallons.
Water Charges for Schools - $4.71 per 1,000 gallons.
Water Deposits(Renters) -$ 50.00
Water / Sewer Connections
Residential Water Tap Inside Corp - 3/4'' or 1" service $900.00
Residential Water Tap Outside Corp - 3/4'' or 1" service $1,100.00
Residential Sewer Tap Inside Corp - 4" service $900.00
Residential Sewer Tap Outside Corp - 4" service $1,100.00
All other specialty water and sewer tap fees not specifically designated above will be
calculated on a case by case basis comprised of actual labor, materials, and equipment
used. An estimate of the fee will be provided by the Town but the invoice will be charged
on actual costs incurred.
If you are in need of a new water or sewer connection, please contact the Town Engineer's Departmenet (783)-4113 ext. 1002
Real Estate - $0.17 per $100 assessed value
Personal Property - $0.40 per $100 assessed value
Special Downtown Tax - $0.17 per $100 assessed value
Meals Tax - 7%
Lodging Tax - 8%
Mobile Home - $0.17 per $100 assessed value
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Catron, Anita Deputy Clerk |
378-5022 | |
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Farris, Justin Meter Reader |
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Goodpasture, Heather Fiscal Technician |
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Horne, Christy Administrative Assistant |
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Null, Paula Senior Fiscal Technician |
378-5024 | |
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Richardson, Mike Meter Reader |
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Stanley, Cindy Town Clerk / Director of Finance |
378-5021 | |
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White, Samantha Deputy Clerk |
378-5030 |
