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  1. Our Location

  1. Louisa County is located in the Central Piedmont region of Virginia near the geographic center of the state. Louisa is just 15 miles west of Greater Richmond, the state capital, and 15 miles east of Greater Charlottesville, home of the University of Virginia. Louisa County is located just 90 miles south of the nation's capital and 140 miles northwest of the Port of Norfolk.

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    I-64 access in Louisa

    36 miles from I-95

    76 miles from I-81

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    Richmond: 50 Miles 
    from County Seat

    Charlottesville: 35 miles 
    from County Seat 

    Fredericksburg: 45 Miles 
    from County Seat 

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    Both Norfolk Southern & CSX rail lines serve the region

    BBR short line provides rail-served sites for industrial development 

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    Louisa County Airport Freeman Field (LKU)

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  1. If you'd like more information about locating in Louisa County, Virginia, or if you'd like more information about growth and expansion, please contact us.

    Andy Wade, Director of Economic Development

    (540) 967-4581


    E-mail: awade@louisa.org 
    Fax: (540) 967-4545
    Address: 1 Woolfolk Avenue, Suite 302, Louisa, VA 23093



Tax Structure

  1. Louisa County maintains one of the lowest tax structures in the state for manufacturers & distribution companies and most industrial businesses.

  1. Real Estate
Nominal tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation$0.72
Assessment ratio (percent of fair market value taxable)100.00%
District levies may be imposed in addition to basic county or city levy.
  1. Machinery & Tools
Nominal tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation$1.90
Assessment ratio by year (value used for tax purposes original cost)
1+10%
District levies may be imposed in addition to basic county or city levy.
  1. Personal Property Tax
Nominal tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation$2.43
Value used for tax purposesAverage Trade-In
Assessment ratio100.00%
District levies may be imposed in addition to basic county or city levy. For large trucks, the nominal tax rate is the same; however, the method of assessment and/or the assessment ratio may be different.
  1. Utility Purchases
Electric$1.72 + $0.014558/kWh ($2.25 max)
Gas$100.00 + $0.082/CCF on first 10,000 CCF, $0.075/CCF on next 40,000 CCF, $0.07/CCF next 150,000 CCF, $0.069/CCF on excess ($180 max)
Note: Tax rate is for monthly bills. Portions of electric bills are exempt in some localities.
  1. Tangible Personal Property
Nominal tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation$1.90
Assessment ratio by year (value used for tax purposes original cost)
190%
280%
370%
460%
550%
640%
730%
8+25%
(minimum is 10%)
District levies may be imposed in addition to basic county or city levy.
  1. Merchant's Capital
Nominal tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation$0.62
Value used for tax purposesOriginal Cost
Assessment ratio (in years)100.00%

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  2. Louisa Community Profile

    Louisa Workforce & Demographics

    Louisa County Map

    Louisa County Regional Map

    Zion Crossroads Service Area Map

    Northeast Creek Reservoir Service Area


     

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  1. Department of Economic Development
    1 Woolfolk Avenue, Suite 302 
    Louisa, VA 23093
    Phone: 540-967-4581
    Fax: 540-967-4545
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  1. Louisa County is a vibrant, dynamic and forward looking community where citizens, businesses, and visitors alike benefit from a diversified economy, receive excellent public services, and enjoy a superior quality of life.

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