By Mail: Mail check or money order to: Bedford County Treasurer's Office, P.O. Box 63014, Charlotte, NC 28263. Make checks payable to Bedford County Treasurer.

Credit/Debit Card: Cards are accepted in the office, by phone (888-272-9829, jurisdiction code 1067. You can also pay with a credit card online.

In Person: The Treasurer's Office is located at 122 E. Main St., Suite 101, Bedford. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except holidays).

Drop Box: Located outside of the County Administration Building's East Main Street entrance.

If you are over the age of 65 or permanently/totally disabled with an annual household income less than $50,000 and net worth less than $150,000, you may be eligible for a partial exemption of real estate taxes. This partial exemption applies to a person's primary residence.

To apply for a partial exemption, contact the Commissioner of Revenue's office to receive an application. You must submit an annual application between January 2 and February 29.

Exemption is based on the tax due amount. The taxpayer will receive 100% exemption if their tax due is $500 or less. The taxpayer will receive 85% exemption if their tax due is between $500 - $1000.

Bedford County conducts a general reassessment every four years. The most recent assessment was conducted in 2021-2022. Those were used to calculate 2023 real estate tax bills. 

The Code of Virginia mandates that each locality periodically perform a general reassessment of real estate to bring all assessments to 100 percent market value and assure uniformity of assessments. 

Bedford County contracts with a professional appraisal firm to complete reassessment. Wingate Appraisal Service was hired for the 2023 reassessment. Their staff considers a variety of factors when appraising property, including construction costs, market rent, available supply of various property types, and comparable sales.

After completing field work, notices of the new proposed assessed values are mailed to property owners. These notices includes hearing dates/times when owners will have an opportunity to discuss and/or appeal their new assessments.