Nelson County 1% Sales Tax for School Construction
Nelson County, Virginia
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This would let Nelson County add up to 1% sales tax to build new schools or make major school renovations. Shoppers would pay more on taxable purchases if county leaders start the tax, which ends in 2046.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Nelson County Board of Supervisors (resolution, July 14, 2026)
The county's elected board asked for the vote on July 14, 2026. The Nelson County Circuit Court then ordered the election, as state law requires.
Source: nelsoncounty-va.gov
A YES vote means
A yes vote lets county leaders add the school sales tax, but they must still vote to start collecting it.
A NO vote means
A no vote blocks this added sales tax for school buildings.