FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2026
Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Reminds Business Taxpayers of Renewal Cycle for 2026 and Paperless Online Filing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue would like to again remind local businesses that the March 2, 2026 filing and payment deadline for business licenses is fast approaching.
The City is transitioning to a paperless renewal process for 2026. To access the filing and payment portal, business taxpayers will need to visit www.charlottesville.gov/bizportal.
To enter the portal, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Mailing Zip Code (5 digits)
- Business Tax Account Number (do not include leading zeros)
- EIN / SSN (without dashes)
All City businesses were previously mailed instructions outlining the new filing process.
Filing and paying for your annual business license is a requirement of City Code.
Anyone with questions can email citycorbiz@charlottesville.gov or call the business tax office at 434-970-3170.
Media Contact
Todd Divers
Commissioner of the Revenue
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3172
divers@charlottesville.gov