Colonial Heights car tax

Q: How is car tax calculated in Colonial Heights?

Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $3.5 per $100 = $875 → Relief % for this year isn't published yet — shown before car tax relief, so your bill will likely be lower → Local fees: Vehicle registration fee (<=4,000 lb) $33

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

A car worth $25,000 in Colonial Heights, VA pays about $908 a year in personal property tax ($3.5 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.

Colonial Heights car tax calculator

Car's value$

Yearly car tax$908≈ $76/month

Assessed value: $25,000
Gross tax: $25,000 × $3.5 per $100 = $875
Relief % for this year isn't published yet — shown before car tax relief, so your bill will likely be lower
Local fees: Vehicle registration fee (<=4,000 lb) $33

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 Colonial Heights by car value

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

Car value	Yearly tax	Per month
$10,000	$383	$32
$15,000	$558	$47
$20,000	$733	$61
$25,000	$908	$76
$30,000	$1,083	$90
$40,000	$1,433	$119
$50,000	$1,783	$149
$75,000	$2,658	$222

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).

Cut what your car costs in Colonial Heights

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.

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Questions

What is the car tax rate in Colonial Heights, VA?

$3.5 per $100 for 2025.

How is car tax calculated in Colonial Heights?

Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $3.5 per $100 = $875 → Relief % for this year isn't published yet — shown before car tax relief, so your bill will likely be lower → Local fees: Vehicle registration fee (<=4,000 lb) $33

How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Colonial Heights?

About $1,083 a year.

When is car tax due in Colonial Heights?

June 5 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.