RESIDENT INFORMATION
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4. A general description, summary, list, or index of any exemptions in law that permit or require such public records to be withheld from release;
5. Any policy the public body has concerning the type of public records it routinely withholds from release as permitted by this chapter or other law; and
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RATES AND CALULATIONS
The Town of Boyce calculates real and personal property taxes using assessments provided by the Clarke County Commissioner of Revenue.
DECALS
Motor vehicle decals are not any longer issued. All residents of the Town of Boyce must pay their Personal Property tax each year. The Town motor vehicle license fee ($25) is still collected for the use of town operations.
REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING
FRIDAY IS NOW TRASH PICKUP DAY!
Town trash service is provided by Freedom Disposal Services. Contact information is provided below.
Freedom will provide trash containers to each household. They also provide recyling on a household by household basis. If you are interested in adding recyling services please contact Freedom Disposal Directly.
5210 Bentonville Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610
540-631-3467
amber@freedomdisposalservices.com
NEW CONVENIENT RECYCLING CENTER - ALLOWABLE ITEMS:
- Alluminum cans - cleaned
- Plastic containers - cleaned with lids removed
Newspaper - Magazines
- Other paper
LANDFILL
In addition to weekly pick up, Clarke County taxpayers may use the Citizens Convenience Center located at the Frederick County Regional Landfill (near Sulphur Spring Road), or the new Convenience Center on Quarry Rd. in Berryville, for disposal and recycling of items not accepted for weekly house-to-house pick up, such as yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and brush) and other items (cardboard, paper, and hazardous items). For more information visit the Frederick County Regional Landfill website here: Frederick County Regional Landfill.
TAXES
Town real estate taxes and Town personal property taxes are due on December 5 of each year.
Residents of towns in Virginia must pay real estate and personal property taxes to both the town and the county in which the town is located. Therefore, Boyce residents pay taxes to both the Town of Boyce and the County of Clarke. Taxes paid to Boyce cover services that are not the responsibility of the State or County, such as weekly trash and recycling pick up, landfill payment, street lights, and part-time wages for town manager and code enforcer. Also, the town maintains local streets. The Virginia Department of Transportation does not maintain town owned streets. These are all nice benefits from living in a small town with very low town taxes.
Real Estate value X $ .0175 per $100 assessed = yrly tax
Personal Property value X $ .60 (60 cents) per $100 assessed = yrly tax + fees
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (§ 2.2-3700 et seq., Code of Virginia) ensures that residents of the Commonwealth have ready access to public records held by government bodies. The Town of Boyce complies with this law and is committed to transparency and open government.
You can view the Town’s full FOIA policy, including information on your rights, response timelines, exemptions, and fee structure, at the link below:
FOIA Officer Contact
Town Administrator
Matt Hoff
(540) 837-2901
boyceva@verizon.net
Town of Boyce
23 E. Main Street
Boyce, VA 22620
The FOIA Officer is available to assist with requests and ensure compliance with the Act.