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Local tax

Williamsburg

Independent city. 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
6.5%
Lodging tax
7%
Admissions tax
10%The headline rate is capped, or reaches only certain venues.
Flat lodging charge
$2.00Per room, per night, on top of the percentage.

What a bill comes to

On a $100 restaurant check in Williamsburg, tax is $13.50 — 7% sales plus 6.5% meals, 13.5% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $16.00 — 7% sales plus 7% lodging, plus the $2.00 flat charge.

Current rate effective 2026-02-01.

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