Chesterfield County car tax

A car worth $25,000 in Chesterfield County, SC pays about $800 a year in personal property tax (503.1 mills).

Chesterfield County car tax calculator

Car's value$

Yearly car tax$800≈ $67/month

Assessed value: $25,000 × 6% = $1,500
Tax: $1,500 × 503.1 mills = $754.65
Local fees: Road improvement and maintenance fee (per vehicle) $45

Towns value cars from pricing guides (average retail or trade-in), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.

Car tax in Chesterfield County by car value

Yearly tax by car value. The dot follows the calculator.

Car value	Yearly tax	Per month
$10,000	$347	$29
$15,000	$498	$41
$20,000	$649	$54
$25,000	$800	$67
$30,000	$951	$79
$40,000	$1,252	$104
$50,000	$1,554	$130
$75,000	$2,309	$192

Buying a car in South Carolina: one-time tax

South Carolina infrastructure maintenance fee (IMF) — 5%, capped at $500. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.

Price$Trade-in$

Tax$5005%

5% capped at $500, instead of sales tax. New residents pay a flat $250.

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Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.

Questions

What is the car tax rate in Chesterfield County, SC?

503.1 mills for 2025.

How is car tax calculated in Chesterfield County?

Assessed value: $25,000 × 6% = $1,500 → Tax: $1,500 × 503.1 mills = $754.65 → Local fees: Road improvement and maintenance fee (per vehicle) $45

How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Chesterfield County?

About $951 a year.

When is car tax due in Chesterfield County?

Due before each registration renewal. The tax covers the same period as the registration, and the DMV will not renew until the county tax is paid.

How is SC car property tax calculated?

Market value × 6% assessment × local millage ÷ 1,000. Example: $20,000 × 6% × 400 mills = $480.

What is the SC infrastructure maintenance fee?

A 5% fee in place of sales tax on cars, capped at $500.

Sources

Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.