Roanoke City car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Roanoke City, VA pays about $578 a year in personal property tax ($3.45 per $100 · 41.26% relief).
Roanoke City car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $3.45 per $100 = $862.50
- State car tax relief (PPTRA 41.26% on the first $20,000): −$284.69
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 Roanoke City by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $203 | $17 |
| $15,000 | $304 | $25 |
| $20,000 | $405 | $34 |
| $25,000 | $578 | $48 |
| $30,000 | $750 | $63 |
| $40,000 | $1,095 | $91 |
| $50,000 | $1,440 | $120 |
| $75,000 | $2,303 | $192 |
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 Roanoke City
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 Roanoke City, VA?
$3.45 per $100 · 41.26% relief for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Roanoke City?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $3.45 per $100 = $862.50 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 41.26% on the first $20,000): −$284.69
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Roanoke City?
About $750 a year.
When is car tax due in Roanoke City?
May 31
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
- Personal Property Tax
- Tax Calendar
- 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.