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Quick Answer: Is Every Dumfries Address in the Town of Dumfries?
Last updated October 17, 2026
Quick answer: no. The Town of Dumfries is an incorporated town of about 1.54 square miles, but the Dumfries mailing address also covers large areas of unincorporated Prince William County, including Montclair (22025) and Potomac Shores. Inside the town you pay a town real estate tax on top of the county’s $0.865 per $100, the Dumfries Police Department patrols, and the town contracts trash pickup every Wednesday. Outside the town, you deal only with the county for taxes, police and permits, and trash depends on your association or hauler. Check the county property record for any address before you compare prices.
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Town of Dumfries vs. Dumfries Address: Side by Side
| Item | Inside the Town of Dumfries | Dumfries address outside the town |
|---|---|---|
| Local government | Town Council (mayor and six members elected at large) and the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors | Prince William County Board of County Supervisors |
| Real estate tax | County $0.865 per $100 plus the town rate (see below) | County $0.865 per $100, plus any special levies |
| Personal property (car) tax | Prince William County; the town does not collect it | Prince William County |
| Police | Dumfries Police Department, 17755 Main Street | Prince William County Police Department |
| Trash | Town contract with Bates Trucking, every Wednesday | Association contract or private hauler; the Montclair POA bills $20.95 a month |
| Water and sewer | Prince William Water | Confirm the provider for the address |
| Zoning and building permits | Town of Dumfries | Prince William County |
| Schools | Prince William County Public Schools | Prince William County Public Schools |
How to Check Which Government Serves an Address
- Look up the parcel on the Prince William County real estate assessment search or the county’s QuickInfo map and note the jurisdiction or tax district shown for the property.
- Ask the seller for a recent tax bill. Town homeowners receive a separate Town of Dumfries real estate tax bill, due June 5 and December 5.
- Ask the town. The town’s new resident guide tells residents to confirm whether a property is inside town boundaries; call Town Hall at 703-221-3400.
- Read the resale packet. It shows whether a master association, a sub-association or both apply, and who handles trash.
Do not rely on the ZIP code: both town and county homes use Dumfries addresses.
Taxes: How the Town and County Rates Combine
County: Prince William County adopted a FY2027 real estate rate of $0.865 per $100 of assessed value, down from $0.906. The county also bills personal property tax on vehicles.
Town: Town of Dumfries real estate taxes are based on the county’s assessment and are due twice a year, June 5 and December 5, with a 10% penalty on late payments. The town’s FY2026-2027 budget shows the municipal rate reduced from $0.1899 to $0.1850 per $100, while the Treasurer’s real estate page still lists $0.1899, so confirm the rate on your bill. Anyone exempt from the county’s real property or vehicle license taxes is exempt from the town’s, with proof provided yearly.
Example math for a home assessed at $400,000, before any relief or special levies: county tax of $3,460 a year; town tax of $740 a year at $0.1850 (or $759.60 at $0.1899). This is an illustration, not a tax bill.
Trash, Water and Utilities
- Trash in town: the town contracts Bates Trucking for residential pickup every Wednesday. Bag household trash (50 pounds or less), put yard waste in paper bags only, and schedule bulk pickup by 2 p.m. the Tuesday before by calling Bates at 703-212-9395. Construction debris, tires and hazardous materials go to the Prince William County Landfill.
- Trash outside town: it depends on the association or hauler. In Montclair, the MPOA bills trash at $20.95 a month alongside its $75 monthly assessment.
- Water and sewer: the town lists Prince William Water (shown under its former name, Prince William County Service Authority). Outside the town, confirm the provider for the address.
- Electric and gas: the town lists Dominion Energy for electric service and both Columbia Gas and Washington Gas as natural gas providers; check which serves the street.
Police, Permits and Other Services
- Police: the Dumfries Police Department serves the town (non-emergency dispatch 703-792-6500); the county police serve the rest of the Dumfries mailing area.
- Permits and zoning: renovations, fences and additions inside town limits go through the town’s planning and building permit offices; outside, through Prince William County.
- Voting and representation: town residents vote for the town council as well as county offices.
- Town events: the town’s events, such as the Saturday market and the Holiday Parade, are open to the public; a few programs, such as the Thanksgiving turkey distribution, are for registered town residents. See the Dumfries events calendar.
Town of Dumfries vs. County FAQ
Is every Dumfries, VA address in the Town of Dumfries?
No. The Town of Dumfries covers about 1.54 square miles, and many Dumfries addresses, including Montclair and Potomac Shores, are in unincorporated Prince William County.
Do Town of Dumfries residents pay two real estate taxes?
Yes. They pay the Prince William County rate of $0.865 per $100 of assessed value plus a town real estate tax, due June 5 and December 5. The town’s FY2026-2027 budget lists the town rate at $0.1850 per $100.
Does the Town of Dumfries collect car tax?
No. The town does not collect personal property tax; vehicle personal property taxes are assessed and collected by Prince William County.
Who picks up trash in the Town of Dumfries?
The town contracts Bates Trucking for residential trash pickup every Wednesday. Yard waste must be in paper bags, and bulk pickups must be scheduled by 2 p.m. the Tuesday before.
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Sources
Sources (last updated October 17, 2026): Town of Dumfries: Real Estate taxes; Town of Dumfries: FY2026-2027 Budget; Town of Dumfries: New resident guide; Town of Dumfries: Waste Management; Town of Dumfries: Utility Companies; Town of Dumfries: Police; Town of Dumfries: History; Town of Dumfries: Events; Prince William County: FY2027 budget and tax rate; Prince William County: Real Estate Assessments; Prince William County: QuickInfo map; Prince William Water: name change; MPOA: Assessments; PWCS: Find Your School; Nikki Lagouros Rankings & Data.
Photo: Route 1 (Main Street) in Dumfries by Famartin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized.