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Friday, September 25, 2026Richmond, Virginia

Local tax

James City

County. Rates below were read out of the locality’s own ordinance or its own finance page, compiled September 2026.

Sales & use tax
7%Historic Triangle (+1.0%)
Meals tax
4%
Lodging tax
5%
Admissions tax
0%Levies none.
Flat lodging charge
$2.00Per room, per night, on top of the percentage.

What a bill comes to

On a $100 restaurant check in James City, tax is $11.00 — 7% sales plus 4% meals, 11% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $14.00 — 7% sales plus 5% lodging, plus the $2.00 flat charge.

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