Albemarle County car tax

A car worth $25,000 in Albemarle County, VA pays about $797 a year in personal property tax ($4.28 per $100 · 42% relief).

Albemarle County car tax calculator

Car's value$

Yearly car tax$797≈ $66/month

Assessed value: $25,000
Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.28 per $100 = $1,070
State car tax relief (PPTRA 42% on the first $20,000): −$359.52
Local fees: Vehicle license fee (4,000 lb or less) $40.75, Vehicle license fee (over 4,000 lb, alternative) $45.75

Towns value cars from pricing guides (J.D. Power), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.

Car tax in Albemarle County by car value

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

Car value	Yearly tax	Per month
$10,000	$335	$28
$15,000	$459	$38
$20,000	$583	$49
$25,000	$797	$66
$30,000	$1,011	$84
$40,000	$1,439	$120
$50,000	$1,867	$156
$75,000	$2,937	$245

Buying a car in Virginia: one-time tax

Virginia motor vehicle sales and use tax — 4.15%. Trade-ins don't reduce the tax.

Price$

Tax$1,4534.15%

The minimum is $75. The tax is on the gross price with no deduction for a trade-in (§58.1-2401).

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Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.

Questions

What is the car tax rate in Albemarle County, VA?

$4.28 per $100 · 42% relief for 2026.

How is car tax calculated in Albemarle County?

Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.28 per $100 = $1,070 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 42% on the first $20,000): −$359.52 → Local fees: Vehicle license fee (4,000 lb or less) $40.75, Vehicle license fee (over 4,000 lb, alternative) $45.75

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

About $1,011 a year.

When is car tax due in Albemarle County?

June 25 and December 5

How is Virginia car tax calculated?

Value × the local rate per $100. For a qualifying personal car, the PPTRA relief % is then subtracted from the tax on the first $20,000 of value.

What is PPTRA car tax relief?

State-funded relief on the first $20,000 of value of a personal-use car. Each locality sets the % from its fixed share of state money.

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.