Hampton car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Hampton, VA pays about $840 a year in personal property tax ($4.5 per $100 · 40% relief).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Hampton car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.5 per $100 = $1,125
- State car tax relief (PPTRA 40% on the first $20,000): −$360
- Local fees: Motor vehicle license (passenger car, 4,000 lb or less) $35, Motor vehicle license (over 4,000 lb, alternative) $40
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 Hampton by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $345 | $29 |
| $15,000 | $480 | $40 |
| $20,000 | $615 | $51 |
| $25,000 | $840 | $70 |
| $30,000 | $1,065 | $89 |
| $40,000 | $1,515 | $126 |
| $50,000 | $1,965 | $164 |
| $75,000 | $3,090 | $258 |
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 Hampton
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 Hampton, VA?
$4.5 per $100 · 40% relief for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Hampton?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.5 per $100 = $1,125 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 40% on the first $20,000): −$360 → Local fees: Motor vehicle license (passenger car, 4,000 lb or less) $35, Motor vehicle license (over 4,000 lb, alternative) $40
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Hampton?
About $1,065 a year.
When is car tax due in Hampton?
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
- Hampton FY27 Tax and Fee Schedule (Wayback)
- Hampton Legistar 26-0101 CY2027 TPP ordinance
- Hampton PPTRA rates table
- Hampton Due Dates
- 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.