Businesses

Make Kilmarnock Your Business’s Home

Kilmarnock has traditionally been the commercial center of the lower Northern Neck and starting a business in Kilmarnock requires only a few steps. Building permits and land disturbing permits are issued at the county level. A Kilmarnock zoning permit must be issued prior to receiving a building permit or applying for a business license.Your business will be featured in our directory as well.

Business licenses are required within the Kilmarnock town limits. Whether you are based in Kilmarnock or are a contractor doing work within our town limits.

The Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax is due on May 1 of each year. The tax is based on the gross receipts for the preceding year from any business, profession or trade and includes fees, commissions, brokerage charges, discounts, sales and services. A penalty of 10 % will become due after May 1 for failure to pay the license tax. Beginning July 1 of each year, 8% interest will be added monthly for delinquent license taxes.