Chesapeake car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Chesapeake, VA pays about $768 a year in personal property tax ($4.08 per $100 · 38% relief).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Chesapeake car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.08 per $100 = $1,020
- State car tax relief (PPTRA 38% on the first $20,000): −$310.08
- Local fees: Motor vehicle license fee (≤4,000 lbs) $26, Motor vehicle license fee (>4,000 lbs) $32
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 Chesapeake by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $311 | $26 |
| $15,000 | $437 | $36 |
| $20,000 | $564 | $47 |
| $25,000 | $768 | $64 |
| $30,000 | $972 | $81 |
| $40,000 | $1,380 | $115 |
| $50,000 | $1,788 | $149 |
| $75,000 | $2,808 | $234 |
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 Chesapeake
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 Chesapeake, VA?
$4.08 per $100 · 38% relief for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Chesapeake?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.08 per $100 = $1,020 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 38% on the first $20,000): −$310.08 → Local fees: Motor vehicle license fee (≤4,000 lbs) $26, Motor vehicle license fee (>4,000 lbs) $32
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Chesapeake?
About $972 a year.
When is car tax due in Chesapeake?
June 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
- Chesapeake – Local Tax Rates
- Chesapeake – Car Tax Relief
- Chesapeake – Motor Vehicle License Fee Rates
- Chesapeake – Personal Property Tax FAQ
- 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.