Department of Finance Announcements

On this page you will find announcements from the Department of Finance including important tax notices and more. Please click on any of the announcement titles below to learn more.

City of Richmond to Update Payment Mailing Addresses

The City of Richmond’s Department of Finance has updated the mailing addresses for personal property taxes, business personal property taxes, and real estate taxes. This change is part of the ongoing efforts to streamline operations and ensure timely processing of resident payments. 

To ensure there no disruptions in payment processing, city residents and businesses are being asked to update their records with the new mailing address below at their financial intuition.

Personal Property Tax:

City of Richmond Department of Finance
PO Box 38097
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8097

Real Estate & Business Personal Property Taxes:

City of Richmond Department of Finance
PO Box 70622
Philadelphia, PA 19176-0622

The Department of Public Utilities has also updated their payment address to:

Utility Payments
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities
PO Box 70621
Philadelphia, PA 19176-0621

Please note any payments that are sent to the previous mailing addresses after June 30, 2025 may experience delays in processing.

New RVA Business Portal, Filing & Payment Now Available

Online filing for 2026 via our NEW self-service business portal now includes:

•       Immediate filing and invoice generation for Business Personal Property and Business, Professional, and Occupational Licenses
•       No need for manual form preparation, mailing, or delivery to City Hall
•       No waiting for the City to produce an invoice or process your payment
•       No payment delays to the City

Filing forms are due 03/01/2026 via the new portal: https://rvapay.rva.gov/bpp. 

We will not accept filings using the prior year forms. Assistance is available in-person, online, or via RVA311. Additionally, appointments can be scheduled in-person or via Teams at https://www.rva.gov/finance.