City Collector

Contact Information: 

Charles Thompson, Director
915 Quarrier Street, Suite 4
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-8024
(304) 347-1810
citycollector@cityofcharleston.org
 

 

Hours of operation: 

Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

The Charleston City Collector’s Office strives to provide prompt, accurate and courteous service to customers; to educate the public on tax and fee issues; and to utilize effective and efficient methods in pursuing and collecting all taxes and fees due the City of Charleston. 

The office is located in the new City Service Center located at the corner of Dickinson and Quarrier Streets in the bottom floor of the Municipal Parking Building. The Charleston City Collector’s Office oversees the registration and licensing of businesses within the City of Charleston. In addition, the Charleston City Collector’s Office is responsible for collecting local city taxes and fees including, but not limited to, Business and Occupation Tax, Municipal Licenses, Admissions Taxes, Public Utility Excise Taxes, Hotel/Motel Taxes, Fire Protection Fees, Refuse Collection Service Fees and City Service Fees.
The Charleston City Collector’s Office is readily available to assist with any questions or concerns relating to taxes, fees and licensing requirements and responsibilities.

·         Taxes, Fees & Licensing (304) 348-8024
            Tonya Cotton, Collections Supervisor
            Tamra Asbury, Staff Associate
            Gail Breckenridge, Staff Associate
            Karen Martin, Staff Associate

·         Auditing and Compliance: (304) 348-8026
            Susan DeVan, Compliance Officer - Construction
            L.D. Humphreys, Compliance Officer – Municipal Fees
            J.W. Tabaretti, III, Tax Compliance Officer 
            Tammy Oxley, Audit Supervisor
            Gina Adams, Auditor
            Jaime Brown, Auditor
            Linda Johnson, Auditor
            Renee Vanhoose, Auditor
 
·         Cashiering: (304) 348-8024
            Rita Jones, Head Cashier
            Doris Foster, Cashier
            Allison Gessel, Cashier