Jefferson County car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Jefferson County, WV pays about $349 a year in personal property tax ($2.324 per $100).
Jefferson County car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000 × 60% = $15,000
- Tax: $15,000 × 2.324 per $100 = $348.60
Towns value cars from pricing guides (average retail or trade-in), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
Car tax in Jefferson County by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $139 | $12 |
| $15,000 | $209 | $17 |
| $20,000 | $279 | $23 |
| $25,000 | $349 | $29 |
| $30,000 | $418 | $35 |
| $40,000 | $558 | $46 |
| $50,000 | $697 | $58 |
| $75,000 | $1,046 | $87 |
Buying a car in West Virginia: one-time tax
West Virginia motor vehicle privilege tax — 6%. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.
6% (flat $30 for cars under $500).
Cut what your car costs in Jefferson County
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.
Other counties in West Virginia
- Barbour County$198/yr
- Berkeley County$365/yr
- Boone County$383/yr
- Braxton County$231/yr
- Brooke County$395/yr
- Cabell County$410/yr
- Calhoun County$276/yr
- Clay County$287/yr
- Doddridge County$355/yr
- Fayette County$374/yr
- Gilmer County$279/yr
- Grant County$233/yr
- Greenbrier County$278/yr
- Hampshire County$257/yr
- Hancock County$401/yr
- Hardy County$231/yr
- Harrison County$350/yr
- Jackson County$374/yr
- Kanawha County$378/yr
- Lewis County$285/yr
- Lincoln County$369/yr
- Logan County$347/yr
- Marion County$369/yr
- Marshall County$298/yr
- Mason County$355/yr
- McDowell County$341/yr
- Mercer County$340/yr
- Mineral County$358/yr
- Mingo County$341/yr
- Monongalia County$321/yr
- Monroe County$317/yr
- Morgan County$298/yr
- Nicholas County$295/yr
- Ohio County$348/yr
- Pendleton County$204/yr
- Pleasants County$362/yr
- Pocahontas County$189/yr
- Preston County$231/yr
- Putnam County$379/yr
- Raleigh County$362/yr
- Randolph County$204/yr
- Ritchie County$334/yr
- Roane County$264/yr
- Summers County$204/yr
- Taylor County$327/yr
- Tucker County$186/yr
- Tyler County$329/yr
- Upshur County$204/yr
Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Jefferson County, WV?
$2.324 per $100 for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in Jefferson County?
Assessed value: $25,000 × 60% = $15,000 → Tax: $15,000 × 2.324 per $100 = $348.60
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Jefferson County?
About $418 a year.
When is car tax due in Jefferson County?
Due in two halves on September 1 and March 1 (2.5% discount for early payment). You need a paid receipt to renew registration.
How is the WV car tax calculated?
Value × 60% × the levy rate per $100 ÷ 100.
Can I get the car tax back?
Yes. Personal property tax paid on time on a vehicle can be claimed as a refundable credit on your WV income tax return.
Sources
- WV Tax Division – Classified Assessed Valuations and Taxes Levied, 2025 tax year
- WV Tax Division – Property tax classifications
- WV Tax – Motor vehicle property tax adjustment credit
- WV Tax – Property tax due dates
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.