Staunton car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Staunton, VA pays about $534 a year in personal property tax ($2.9 per $100 · 33% relief).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Staunton car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.9 per $100 = $725
- State car tax relief (PPTRA 33% on the first $20,000): −$191.40
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 Staunton by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $194 | $16 |
| $15,000 | $291 | $24 |
| $20,000 | $389 | $32 |
| $25,000 | $534 | $44 |
| $30,000 | $679 | $57 |
| $40,000 | $969 | $81 |
| $50,000 | $1,259 | $105 |
| $75,000 | $1,984 | $165 |
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 Staunton
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 Staunton, VA?
$2.9 per $100 · 33% relief for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in Staunton?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.9 per $100 = $725 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 33% on the first $20,000): −$191.40
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Staunton?
About $679 a year.
When is car tax due in Staunton?
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
- Staunton COR Personal Property (Wayback Apr 2026)
- 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.