Washington County car tax

A car worth $25,000 in Washington County, VA pays about $345 a year in personal property tax ($1.7 per $100 · 31% relief).

Washington County car tax calculator

Car's value$

Yearly car tax$345≈ $29/month

Assessed value: $25,000
Gross tax: $25,000 × $1.7 per $100 = $425
State car tax relief (PPTRA 31% on the first $20,000): −$105.40
Local fees: County 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 Washington County by car value

Yearly tax by car value. The dot follows the calculator.

Car value	Yearly tax	Per month
$10,000	$142	$12
$15,000	$201	$17
$20,000	$260	$22
$25,000	$345	$29
$30,000	$430	$36
$40,000	$600	$50
$50,000	$770	$64
$75,000	$1,195	$100

Buying a car in Virginia: one-time tax

Virginia motor vehicle sales and use tax — 4.15%. Trade-ins don't reduce the tax.

Price$

Tax$1,4534.15%

The minimum is $75. The tax is on the gross price with no deduction for a trade-in (§58.1-2401).

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Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.

Questions

What is the car tax rate in Washington County, VA?

$1.7 per $100 · 31% relief for 2026.

How is car tax calculated in Washington County?

Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $1.7 per $100 = $425 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 31% on the first $20,000): −$105.40 → Local fees: County vehicle license fee $25

How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Washington County?

About $430 a year.

When is car tax due in Washington County?

November 20

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

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.