Virginia Beach car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Virginia Beach, VA pays about $723 a year in personal property tax ($4 per $100 · 42.7% relief).
Virginia Beach car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $4 per $100 = $1,000
- State car tax relief (PPTRA 42.7% on the first $20,000): −$341.60
- Local fees: Vehicle registration fee (≤4,000 lbs) $30, Vehicle registration fee (>4,000 lbs) $35
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 Virginia Beach by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $294 | $25 |
| $15,000 | $409 | $34 |
| $20,000 | $523 | $44 |
| $25,000 | $723 | $60 |
| $30,000 | $923 | $77 |
| $40,000 | $1,323 | $110 |
| $50,000 | $1,723 | $144 |
| $75,000 | $2,723 | $227 |
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 Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach, VA?
$4 per $100 · 42.7% relief for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Virginia Beach?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $4 per $100 = $1,000 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 42.7% on the first $20,000): −$341.60 → Local fees: Vehicle registration fee (≤4,000 lbs) $30, Vehicle registration fee (>4,000 lbs) $35
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Virginia Beach?
About $923 a year.
When is car tax due in Virginia Beach?
June 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
- Virginia Beach COR – Personal Property
- Virginia Beach COR – Tax Rates & Dates
- Virginia Beach Treasurer – Personal Property
- WHRO – VB budget proposes PP tax credit (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.