Bristol car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Bristol, VA pays about $670 a year in personal property tax ($2.6 per $100).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Bristol car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.6 per $100 = $650
- Relief % for this year isn't published yet — shown before car tax relief, so your bill will likely be lower
- Local fees: Vehicle license fee $20
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 Bristol by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $280 | $23 |
| $15,000 | $410 | $34 |
| $20,000 | $540 | $45 |
| $25,000 | $670 | $56 |
| $30,000 | $800 | $67 |
| $40,000 | $1,060 | $88 |
| $50,000 | $1,320 | $110 |
| $75,000 | $1,970 | $164 |
Buying a car in Virginia: one-time tax
Virginia motor vehicle sales and use tax — 4.15%. Trade-ins don't reduce the tax.
The minimum is $75. The tax is on the gross price with no deduction for a trade-in (§58.1-2401).
Cut what your car costs in Bristol
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Bristol, VA?
$2.6 per $100 for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in Bristol?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.6 per $100 = $650 → Relief % for this year isn't published yet — shown before car tax relief, so your bill will likely be lower → Local fees: Vehicle license fee $20
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Bristol?
About $800 a year.
When is car tax due in Bristol?
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
- Bristol Personal Property Tax
- Virginia Department of Taxation – Local Tax Rates, Tax Year 2025 (Tables 1–2)
- UVA Weldon Cooper Center – Virginia Local Tax Rates 2025 data file
- Code of Va. §58.1-3524 (PPTRA)
- Code of Va. §58.1-2402
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.