
Master Commissioner of Revenue
Dr. Mark J. Matney
P: (276) 676-6501
F: (276) 676-6530
E: mmatney@washcova.com
Forms & Documents
- Business Closure
- Land Use Values
- Disabled Veteran Form
- Return of Transient Occupancy Tax
- 2023 Auto High Mileage Form
- 2023 Motorcycle High Mileage Form
- 2023 Business Personal Property Form
- Business Personal Property Instructions
- 2023 Machinery & Tools Form
- Real Estate Tax Exemption of Elderly & Disabled Homeowners Application
- Provisions for Exemption from Taxation of Certain Elderly and Handicapped Persons 2023
- Surviving Spouse's Form
Helpful Links
Commissioner of Revenue Office
In God We Trust
The Commissioner of Revenue Office is responsible for assessing personal property and machinery and tools within Washington County and for maintaining the County’s real estate and personal property tax records. The Commissioner’s office also spends considerable time working on state income taxes, helping citizens complete their state returns and performing initial processing prior to delivery of the forms to the State Department of Taxation. Other duties include: implementing local programs such as Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled Homeowner, as well as validation and re-validation of the Land Use Program. The Commissioner of Revenue is elected at-large for a four year term. Please see links below for access to Frequently Asked Questions about the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue. Please visit our Taxpayer Portal link to Report a Change of Address, Report a vehicle sold, traded, or disposed of, Report High Mileage for a vehicle, and various other services.
State & Federal Income Tax Forms and Instructions are available in the office.
Office Location:
Government Center Building
1 Government Center Place, Suite C
Abingdon VA, 24210
Main Number: (276) 676 – 6270
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mission Statement
To provide our citizens and businesses with the highest quality service in the assessment of local taxes by applying the laws of the Commonwealth and the County in a fair, uniform, and Godly manner.
It is our honor and privilege to serve you and the County.
Pursuant to VA Code 2.2-3704.2 The Public Information Officer For the Washington Co Commissioner’s Office is Dr. Mark Matney: mmatney@washcova.com 276-676-6270
Latest News & Events
Washington County Commissioner of the Revenue Office has received accredited status from the Commissioners of the Revenues Association of Virginia.

Master Commissioner Dr. Mark J. Matney has recently been honored at the 102nd Annual Conference of the Commissioners of the Revenue Association and joins a limited number of offices throughout the Commonwealth to achieve full office accreditation.
Accreditation is awarded only to those offices that have met the rigorous standards set forth by the Commissioners’ Association. The twelve standards set forth by the Association include education requirements for the Commissioner and staff, customer service, personnel and ethics policies as well as assessment methodology. Each office receiving accreditation has undergone an audit to ensure compliance and will be required to demonstrate annually that they continue to meet these standards.
“Commissioner Dr. Mark J. Matney has demonstrated a commitment to Washington County and to good governance. This is an honor that was earned through hard work and leadership. It signifies that the Washington County’s Commissioner of the Revenue office has met the highest standards of professionalism as set forth by the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia,” stated The Honorable Terry Yowell, President of the Association.
Yowell further added, “The Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia has always been at the forefront in seeking to improve professional skills and overall performance for the good of the Commonwealth and its localities. In this, our one hundred second year as an association, commissioners from around the state have worked to attain Office Accreditation in order to ensure greater accountability and increased uniformity with respect to office procedures for all our taxpayers.”

Commissioner of the Revenue’s office has received accreditation for 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Washington County does not prorate taxes. If the vehicle was owned on January 1 of the tax year, then the taxes are due and payable for the entire year.
Yes, Washington County does not prorate taxes. If you were a resident of Washington County on January 1, you are liable for Personal Property taxes for the entire year.
Only current year taxes can be processed by the Commissioner’s office.
In the event that there is an error on your return or any required information is missing from your return, it is faster and easier to contact taxpayers on a local level. It is also easier for taxpayers who wish to make payments on any balance due to do so locally.
Office Directory

Greta Rector
grector@washcova.com
(276 ) 676 – 6502
Supervisor / Master Deputy / Personal Property / Income Tax

Jennifer Stiltner
jstiltner@washcova.com
(276) 676 – 6505
Assistant Supervisor / Master Deputy / Real Estate