Newport News car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Newport News, VA pays about $1,182 a year in personal property tax ($4.5 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.
Newport News car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.5 per $100 = $1,125
- 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 (car <4,000 lbs) $26, Vehicle license fee (car >4,000 lbs) $31
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 Newport News by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $507 | $42 |
| $15,000 | $732 | $61 |
| $20,000 | $957 | $80 |
| $25,000 | $1,182 | $99 |
| $30,000 | $1,407 | $117 |
| $40,000 | $1,857 | $155 |
| $50,000 | $2,307 | $192 |
| $75,000 | $3,432 | $286 |
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 Newport News
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 Newport News, VA?
$4.5 per $100 for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Newport News?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $4.5 per $100 = $1,125 → 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 (car <4,000 lbs) $26, Vehicle license fee (car >4,000 lbs) $31
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Newport News?
About $1,407 a year.
When is car tax due in Newport News?
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
- Newport News – Tax Rate Schedules
- Newport News – Personal Property Tax
- Newport News – Vehicle License Fee 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.