Code of Virginia
Chapter 8 - State Recordation Tax
§ 58.1-817. Fee for open-space preservation

In addition to all other taxes and fees imposed by this chapter, beginning July 1, 2020, there is hereby imposed a $3 fee on every deed, deed of trust, contract, or other instrument admitted to record in those jurisdictions in which open-space easements are held by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. The fee shall be collected as provided in § 58.1-812 and the clerk shall deposit all fees collected hereunder into a special fund within the state treasury which shall be created on the books of the Comptroller for this revenue. On a monthly basis, the Comptroller shall distribute all revenue collected from such fee to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, which shall accept, hold, and administer such funds in accordance with its purpose and powers as set forth in Chapter 18 (§ 10.1-1800 et seq.) of Title 10.1.
2004, c. 990; 2020, c. 623.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 58.1 - Taxation

Chapter 8 - State Recordation Tax

§ 58.1-800. Title

§ 58.1-801. Deeds generally; charter amendments

§ 58.1-802. Additional tax paid by grantor; collection

§ 58.1-802.1. Repealed

§ 58.1-802.2. Repealed

§ 58.1-802.3. Regional transportation improvement fee

§ 58.1-802.4. (For contingent expiration, see Acts 2020, cc. 1230 and 1275) Regional congestion relief fee

§ 58.1-802.5. (For contingent expiration, see Acts 2020, cc. 1241 and 1281) Regional transportation improvement fee

§ 58.1-803. Deeds of trust or mortgages; maximum tax

§ 58.1-804. Construction loan deeds of trust or mortgages

§ 58.1-805. Deeds of release

§ 58.1-806. Repealed

§ 58.1-807. Contracts generally; leases

§ 58.1-808. Sales contracts for the sale of rolling stock or equipment

§ 58.1-809. When supplemental writings not taxable

§ 58.1-810. What other deeds not taxable

§ 58.1-811. (Contingent expiration date - see note) Exemptions

§ 58.1-811. (Contingent effective date - see note) Exemptions

§ 58.1-812. Payment prerequisite to recordation; exceptions; assessment and collection of tax; penalty for misrepresentation

§ 58.1-813. Collection of tax by Department

§ 58.1-814. City or county recordation tax

§ 58.1-815. Repealed

§ 58.1-815.2. Repealed

§ 58.1-815.3. Repealed

§ 58.1-815.4. (Contingent expiration dates) Distribution of recordation tax to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund

§ 58.1-816. (Contingent expiration date - see Acts 2020, cc. 1241 and 1281) Distribution of recordation tax to cities and counties

§ 58.1-816. (Contingent effective date - see Acts 2020, cc. 1241 and 1281) Distribution of recordation tax to cities and counties

§ 58.1-816.1. Transportation Improvement Program Set-aside Fund

§ 58.1-817. Fee for open-space preservation