Washington County’s Machinery & Tools Tax Rate falls below the statewide average rate and remains unchanged for over 20 years. Real estate and tangible personal property tax rates also remain unchanged for over 7 years. Washington County is also amongst a handful of Virginia localities which do not levy a Merchant’s Capital or BPOL (Business License) tax. Under Virginia’s New Company Incentive program, qualified new businesses may benefit from opportunities for state corporate income tax exemption.

A central east coast geographic location provides access to over 40% of the U.S. population within a day’s drive.  I-81, a major domestic north-south interstate highway traverses Washington County.  Three additional interstate junctions (I-26, I-77, and I-40) can be reached in 90 minutes or less.  Seven state capitals and the national capital region can be reached within a half-day’s drive of Washington County.

For companies seeking publicly owned greenfield sites, Washington County, VA business parks feature lighted and paved industrial access roads, and infrastructure in-place (including water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity, and high-speed telecommunications).  The County’s newest greenfield industrial park, Oak Park: Center for Business & Industry features multiple graded-pad lots ranging in size from 11 to 70 acres.

Washington County’s agricultural and Appalachian cultural heritage continues to positively influence its contemporary workforce. Drawing from a multi-state labor market, Washington County and regional workers exhibit strong work ethics and diverse technical skills which are adaptable and translatable across many different types of industries and occupations. 10 universities, colleges, and 2-year public community colleges located within an hour’s drive of Washington County provide access to numerous education and training opportunities which benefit emerging and existing workers.