King William County
King William County covers 274 square miles of eastern Virginia, with the county seat at King William.
King William County official website
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Where to find things
- King William County property tax search and paymentProperty records · Property taxes
Search real-estate tax records by owner, address, lot or account ID, view open invoices with your ID and PIN, and make one-time payments without logging in.
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- Virginia property taxVirginia property tax is entirely local. The Commissioner of the Revenue or the local Real Estate Assessor sets the value and the Treasurer sends the bill. The state sets the rules and runs the tax relief programs.
- King William County zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- Virginia Department of Environmental QualityVirginia's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterFlood zones
Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
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- Virginia floodplain and flood mapsVirginia's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- King William County Circuit Court ClerkPlats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
Tina T. Glazebrook, Clerk of the Circuit Court- Phone
- (804) 769-4936
- Virginia septic system permitsSeptic systems
In Virginia the Health Department permits septic systems and alternative onsite sewage systems. Start here for new systems, repairs, the application and the local health office.
- King William County building and land use permitsBuilding permits
Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.
- Virginia state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Virginia: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Virginia food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Virginia food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Virginia local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- Virginia unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Virginia unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Virginia Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Virginia Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Virginia energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Virginia energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Virginia WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Virginia child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Official state benefits portal where families apply for child care assistance and check application status. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the local department of social services.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Virginia Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Virginia emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Virginia TANF cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Virginia child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Virginia aging servicesSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative ServicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOVeterans benefits help
Find a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Virginia unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Virginia driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Virginia consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
King William County offices
- King William County Commissioner of the RevenueThe King William County Commissioner of the Revenue sets the assessed value of land and buildings for property taxes and handles tax relief and assessment questions.
- Phone
- (804) 769-4225
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- King William County TreasurerProperty tax billing and collection.Abbi Carlton, Treasurer
- Phone
- 804-769-4930
- Address
- 180 Horse Landing Road #4 King William, VA 23086
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- One phone line for 2 offices
- Phone
- 804-769-3011
- King William County Building and PermitsBuilding permits and inspections.
- Address
- 180 Horse Landing Road #4 King William, VA 23086
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- King William County building and land use permits, listed above
- King William County Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Address
- 180 Horse Landing Road #4 King William, VA 23086
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- King William County Public WorksCounty public works: county public water systems and utility locating. VDOT, not the county, maintains public roads here.
- Phone
- 804-769-4958
- Address
- 180 Horse Landing Road #4 King William, VA 23086
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- King William County GISKing William County Planning & Zoning Department keeps the maps and GIS for King William County.
- Phone
- 804-769-4980
- Address
- 180 Horse Landing Road #4 King William, VA 23086
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- King William County parcel map and property searchKing William County's public map viewer for parcel boundaries and local map layers.
- King William County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- King William County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for King William County is at the Tappahannock Service Center, 772 Richmond Beach Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (804) 443-3571
- Address
- 772 Richmond Beach Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
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Other county departments (2)
- King William County Library SystemResidents can find library branch hours, search the catalog, get a library card, and use digital library services.
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- Middle Peninsula Regional Security CenterYou can look up current inmate listings, check inmate information and fees, schedule video visits, review visitor rules, and find job openings at this regional jail serving King William County and four other counties.
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Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
Other Virginia counties and independent cities
Neighboring counties and independent cities
About King William County
King William County covers 274 square miles of eastern Virginia, with the county seat at King William. The Commissioner of the Revenue or the Real Estate Assessor values your house and land, the Treasurer bills and collects the tax, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps recorded land documents.