Emporia car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Emporia, VA pays about $895 a year in personal property tax ($5 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.
Emporia car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $5 per $100 = $1,250
- State car tax relief (PPTRA 38% on the first $20,000): −$380
- Local fees: Vehicle license fee $25
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 Emporia by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $335 | $28 |
| $15,000 | $490 | $41 |
| $20,000 | $645 | $54 |
| $25,000 | $895 | $75 |
| $30,000 | $1,145 | $95 |
| $40,000 | $1,645 | $137 |
| $50,000 | $2,145 | $179 |
| $75,000 | $3,395 | $283 |
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 Emporia
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 Emporia, VA?
$5 per $100 · 38% relief for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in Emporia?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $5 per $100 = $1,250 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 38% on the first $20,000): −$380 → Local fees: Vehicle license fee $25
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Emporia?
About $1,145 a year.
When is car tax due in Emporia?
July 1
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
- Emporia Tax Rates
- Emporia Personal Property Tax
- Emporia FY27 Proposed Budget
- 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.