Radford car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Radford, VA pays about $663 a year in personal property tax ($2.55 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.
Radford car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.55 per $100 = $637.50
- Relief % for this year isn't published yet — shown before car tax relief, so your bill will likely be lower
- Local fees: Motor 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 Radford by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $280 | $23 |
| $15,000 | $408 | $34 |
| $20,000 | $535 | $45 |
| $25,000 | $663 | $55 |
| $30,000 | $790 | $66 |
| $40,000 | $1,045 | $87 |
| $50,000 | $1,300 | $108 |
| $75,000 | $1,938 | $161 |
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 Radford
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 Radford, VA?
$2.55 per $100 for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Radford?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.55 per $100 = $637.50 → Relief % for this year isn't published yet — shown before car tax relief, so your bill will likely be lower → Local fees: Motor vehicle license fee $25
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Radford?
About $790 a year.
When is car tax due in Radford?
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
- Radford – Tax Rates
- Radford – Personal Property Tax
- Radford – Personal Property Taxes (Treasurer)
- 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.