Taxes

York County looks to adopt 5% tax on tourism attractions .

Revenue projection are $900K annually starting January 2027 with more revenue expected later

Aug 12 • Williamsburg Independent

1:27

York schools make their case for Yes vote on tax referendum

Division expects to spend $117 million dealing with aging buildings and enrollment pressures over the next six years

Aug 11 • Williamsburg Independent

York admissions tax could generate $900K to $1.8M annually

Issues under consideration include tax classifications, implementation timeline and local comparisons

Aug 11 • Williamsburg Independent

James City County and Busch Gardens could battle over tax dispute

Issues date back years and may be approaching legal action

Aug 10 • Williamsburg Independent

1:29

Busch Gardens' tax battle continues with James City County

Plus: profits decline for theme park’s owner; W&M’s new AI ethics minor and dining changes; tools for local writers, and Labor Day park events

Aug 7 • Williamsburg Independent

Closed session covers undisclosed library contracts in James City

Plus: floor plans for new county library, pitch for live performance venue, senior tax exemption increase, government center update, historic hall…

Aug 5 • Williamsburg Independent

Developers and James City differ on tax revenue estimates for new projects

Higher home values drive developers of Cardinal Ridge, Bluffs of Kiskiack and Westwood Park to project higher tax revenue than County

Jul 25 • Williamsburg Independent

1:14

Cardinal Ridge tax benefit estimated at $21M to $37M

James City development projections differ on home values

Jul 25 • Williamsburg Independent

1:14

Tax estimates diverge for Bluffs of Kiskiack project

Tax estimates for Bluffs of Kiskiack differ by $50M depending on property values used in county fiscal model

Jul 25 • Williamsburg Independent

1:12

Williamsburg Council hears update on taxing cannabis under new state laws

Local control preserved as retail framework launches 2027

Jul 10 • Williamsburg Independent

1:11

Sales tax for school funding could be a referendum in York County

County says a 1% sales tax could generate 15 million dollars annually for school construction and maintenance projects.

Jul 3 • Williamsburg Independent

1:23

Key moments from James City budget votes (ANALYSIS)

County lowers real estate taxes, raises meals tax; adds new admissions tax

May 28 • Williamsburg Independent

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