▼

General

Show All Answers

1. How do I apply for a business license?

Anyone who is conducting business within the town limits needs to obtain a business license from the Town office. The first step is to fill out the Business License Application and return it to the Town office.
Click here for more info...

2. How do I schedule a yard waste (brush) pick up?

Yard waste (brush) pick up service is provided on Wednesdays and can be scheduled at (540) 955-1099, customerservice@berryvilleva.gov or click the link below.
Submit request here

3. What items can I set out for a bulk pickup?

Furniture and other large household goods. Appliances and computers require a purchased decal. Construction items will not be picked up and must be taken to the Frederick County Regional Landfill. Please contact the Town office at (540) 955-1099 if further clarification is needed. Frederick County Regional Landfill

4. How can I reserve the Gazebo at Rose Hill Park?

The park and the gazebo can be reserved for any non-profit event. Please call the Town Office (540) 955-1099 for details. Click here for the forms.

5. How do I schedule a bulk item pickup?

Bulk item pickup service is provided on Wednesdays and can be scheduled at (540) 955-1099, customerservice@berryvilleva.gov or click the link below. Submit request here

6. What day are bulk items picked up?

Once you have scheduled a bulk pick up, please have your items set out by 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

7. What day is yard waste (brush) picked up?

Once you have scheduled a bulk pick up, please have your items set out by 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Occasionally, circumstances may delay pick up by a day or two.

8. Is there a fee for scheduling a bulk pickup?

The Town charges a collection fee of $25 for appliances such as stoves and hot water heaters. For other items such as refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions and computer screens, the collection fee is $40. There is no fee for furniture and other large household goods.

9. Can I make a payment by credit card?

Yes. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover, however, there is a convenience fee of 2.5% plus $0.30 per transaction.

10. Can I pay my water bill or taxes online?

No. We cannot accept web payments at this time. The drive through is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and contains a drop box for after-hours payments. There is also an option to pay your utility bill through automatic monthly debits from your bank account.

11. Can you provide a breakdown of my tax bill e.g. mortgage, real estate tax, tax rate, etc.

You must provide the Finance Office with the tax map reference number or parcel identification number which can be found on your tax statement and the requested information can be provided.

12. Is there a fee for making a payment with credit card?

Yes, there is a convenience fee of 2.5% plus $0.30 per transaction.

13. Is there a meals tax?

Yes. The Town of Berryville imposes a tax in the amount of 4% of any charge upon all meals sold by a restaurant or caterer in the town. For more info...

14. Please explain the Town Personal Property Tax?

The Town taxes personal property located within town limits. These taxes are due December 5th each year. The State of Virginia now provides relief for qualifying vehicles. The Clarke County Commissioner of Revenue prepares all assessments and may be contacted at (540)955-5108.
*Additional taxes will be assess by County of Clarke.

15. Please explain the Town Real Estate Tax?

The Town taxes real estate located within Town limits and are billed semi-annually. Tax due dates are June 5th and December 5th. The Clarke County Commissioner of Revenue prepares all assessments and may be contacted at (540)955-5108. Bills are mailed directly to taxpayers who are responsible for notifying their mortgage companies.
*Additional taxes will be assess by County of Clarke.

16. Is there a personal property tax?

Yes. The personal property tax rate is $1.05 per $100 value.
*Additional taxes will be assess by County of Clarke.

17. How can I get a trash toter and/or recycle bin?

Republic Services provides each residence with a 95 gallon service cart (toter) for automated solid waste collection service. Please contact the Town office at (540) 955-1099 if you do not have one.

18. My trash toter and/or recycle bin is/are damaged. How can I get it/them replaced?

Please contact the Town office at (540) 955-1099 to arrange a replacement.

19. The street light is out. How do I report it?

You may report a street light out by clicking the link below, calling the Town office at (540) 955-1099 or emailing customerservice@berryvilleva.gov. Report Street Light Outage

20. What items are accepted for recycling?

Paper, aluminum, glass and plastic items will be picked up with recycling. For a detailed list...

21. Is there a citizen recycling center for Town resident?

No. Residents with a valid auto decal enjoy full use of the Frederick County Landfill located on Sulphur Springs Road. More info...

22. Is there a DMV in Berryville?

There is a DMV Select office located within:
Trip's Auto Sales
6130 Lord Fairfax Hwy.
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-1367

23. Is there a bus transit in Berryville?

Virginia Regional Transit offers limited routes. More info...

24. Does the Town pickup Christmas trees?

Yes. Christmas trees are treated as yard waste (brush). Submit request here

25. I am renting a home in town. How do I establish water service?

To establish a new account, you must come to the Town office located at 101 Chalmers Court, with government issued identification, Owner Authorization for Tenant Utility Service form completed and signed by the Owner and a deposit in the amount of $225 for residences.
For more detailed info...

26. I have purchased a home in town. How do I establish water service?

To establish a new account, you must come to the Town office located at 101 Chalmers Court, with government issued identification.
For more detailed info...

27. Is the water and sewer deposit refundable?

Yes.