This request form lets a property owner, or the owner's authorized agent, ask Prince William County to verify more than fifteen years of property tax payments for nonconforming buildings and structures. It is issued under the Zoning Administrator and is one of the Prince William County property tax records requests handled through the Real Estate Assessments Office. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and its submission instructions are published by Prince William County Zoning Administration.
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What is Homeowners Request for Verification of Property Tax Payments in Excess of 15 years for Nonconforming Structures and Buildings – Prince William County, VA?
The Homeowner's Request for Verification of the Property Tax Payments in Excess of 15 Years for Nonconforming Structures and Buildings is a Prince William County form on which an owner asks the county to verify that property taxes were paid for more than fifteen years on listed nonconforming buildings and structures.
The form states that the request is made pursuant to Sec. 32-601.20.2 of the County Code. It carries the heading "Zoning Administrator" and the footer of Prince William County Zoning Administration, while the verification itself is handled by the Real Estate Assessments Office, to which the form is emailed.
The form has three parts. At the top you give the property address, the property owner's name and the owner's telephone number, followed by a statement naming the owner or authorized agent making the request. A table then lists up to six existing buildings and structures, each with a type and dimensions written as feet by feet. Beside each row is a Tax Payment Verification Status column marked "Office Use Only", with Yes and No options and a line for a staff signature. You do not fill in that column. The applicant signs and dates the form at the bottom.
The form's note tells applicants to allow seven (7) business days for the Real Estate Assessments Office to process the requested information.
Who needs to file Homeowners Request for Verification of Property Tax Payments in Excess of 15 years for Nonconforming Structures and Buildings – Prince William County, VA?
The main group is owners of property in Prince William County who have nonconforming buildings or structures on it and want the county to verify property tax payments covering more than fifteen years. The request is made under Sec. 32-601.20.2 of the County Code.
- Property owners. The statement on the form is written for the owner of the property, who gives the property address, name and telephone number.
- Authorized agents. The form allows an "authorized agent of the owner" to make the request in the owner's place; the agent's name goes in the statement line, and the applicant signs and dates the form.
One form covers one property, with room for up to six buildings or structures in the table. The form does not describe who else may use it or any exclusions, so questions about eligibility go to Prince William County Zoning Administration at (703) 792-3340 or [email protected].
When to file Homeowners Request for Verification of Property Tax Payments in Excess of 15 years for Nonconforming Structures and Buildings – Prince William County, VA
Submit the form whenever you need the county to verify more than fifteen years of property tax payments for your nonconforming buildings or structures. The form prints no filing deadline or expiration date.
Timing after you submit is stated on the form: allow seven (7) business days for the Real Estate Assessments Office to process the requested information. Plan around that wait if you need the verification for another purpose.
How to fill out Homeowners Request for Verification of Property Tax Payments in Excess of 15 years for Nonconforming Structures and Buildings – Prince William County, VA
Enter the property address
Write the full address of the property where the nonconforming buildings and structures are located on the Property Address line.
Enter the owner's name
On the Property Owner's Name line, write the name of the owner of the property.
Add the owner's telephone number
Enter a telephone number for the property owner on the Property Owner's Telephone Number line.
Name the owner or authorized agent
In the statement beginning "I,", write the name of the person making the request, who must be the owner or the owner's authorized agent.
Describe each building or structure
In the Existing Building and Structures Description table, enter the type for each numbered row and its dimensions in the ___' x ___' blanks. The form has six rows.
Leave the Office Use Only column blank
Do not mark Yes or No in the Tax Payment Verification Status column, and do not sign the Staff Signature lines. County staff complete them.
Sign and date the request
The applicant signs on the Applicant's Signature line and enters the date beside it.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the address, names and dimensions, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and email it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Homeowners Request for Verification of Property Tax Payments in Excess of 15 years for Nonconforming Structures and Buildings – Prince William County, VA
The form is submitted by email. The form says: "Please email the verification request to the Real Estate Assessments Office at [email protected]."
- Email: send the completed, signed and dated form to [email protected].
- Questions: Prince William County Zoning Administration, 5 County Complex Court, Suite 180, Prince William, Virginia 22192; telephone (703) 792-3340; [email protected]; www.pwcva.gov/zoning. The county's Zoning Administration page says to visit the Early Assistance Desk in the atrium of the Development Services Building for instructions on meeting with Zoning Administration staff.
The form names no mailing address, portal or fee, and allows seven business days for processing. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending the request somewhere other than the Real Estate Assessments Office email address, [email protected], which is where the form says to email it.
- Writing in the Tax Payment Verification Status column or the Staff Signature lines; they are marked Office Use Only.
- Leaving off the dimensions of a building or structure; each row asks for a type and a size in feet by feet.
- Trying to list more than six buildings or structures on one form; the table has six numbered rows.
- Submitting the form without the applicant's signature and date.
- Leaving the owner or authorized agent name blank in the statement that begins "I,".
- Expecting an answer sooner than the seven (7) business days the form says to allow for processing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Homeowner's Request for Verification of Property Tax Payments?
It is a Prince William County form on which an owner asks the county to verify property tax payments covering more than fifteen years for listed nonconforming buildings and structures. The request cites Sec. 32-601.20.2 of the County Code.
Where do I send the property tax payment verification request?
Email it to the Real Estate Assessments Office at [email protected]. That is the only channel the form names. Questions can go to Zoning Administration at (703) 792-3340 or [email protected].
How long does the county take to verify the tax payments?
The form asks you to allow seven (7) business days for the Real Estate Assessments Office to process the requested information. It states no other processing time.
Can an authorized agent sign for the property owner?
Yes. The form's statement is made by the "owner or authorized agent of the owner", so an authorized agent may write their name there. The applicant then signs and dates the form.
How many buildings or structures can I list on one request?
Up to six. The table has six numbered rows, each asking for a type and dimensions. The Yes/No verification status and staff signature beside each row are for office use only.
Can I fill out this form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the county and does not send the request; you email it to the Real Estate Assessments Office yourself.
Do I attach any documents to this request?
The form lists no attachments. It asks only for the property address, owner details, the building and structure descriptions and the applicant's signature and date. Ask Zoning Administration at (703) 792-3340 if you need to know more.
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