Consumer Utility Tax

Effective January 1, 2001 the Consumer Utility Tax is based on 32-168 of the Code of the City of Roanoke. The tax is imposed and levied by the City of Roanoke on each and every purchaser of a utility service. This applies to Water, Electric, and Gas utilities. See also Sections 58.1-3812 of the Code of Virginia.

Understanding the Consumer Utility Tax