Alexandria VA Personal Property Tax 2026: Pay, Lookup & Car Tax

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Alexandria, Virginia · Car Tax · Vehicle Registration · Payment · PPTRA · Appeals

Find the Vehicle Account, Understand the Car Tax and Finish the City Requirement

Alexandria personal property tax is primarily a vehicle tax for cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, trailers, campers and other taxable vehicles normally parked, stored or garaged in the City.

This guide shows how to register a vehicle, search the tax account, calculate an estimated bill, understand Virginia car-tax relief, pay before the deadline, correct a sold or moved vehicle, appeal a high assessment and handle business personal property separately.

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Virginia DMV registration does not replace City registration. Alexandria states that a vehicle must also be registered for City personal property tax. Do not assume a dealer, leasing company or DMV completed the City tax registration for you.

Alexandria car tax quick answer

1 Register Register the vehicle with Alexandria within 30 days.
2 Find account Use SSN/VIN or tax account/VIN search.
3 Check bill Verify assessed value, relief, fees and tax period.
4 Pay Existing annual accounts are generally due October 5.
$5.33 Automobile rate per $100 assessed value
30 days Normal City vehicle-registration deadline
Oct. 5 Annual existing-account due date
$20,000 Maximum assessed value portion eligible for state PPTRA relief

Once you have the VIN and either your tax account number or SSN information ready, use the City’s tax portal rather than a third-party bill site.

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Alexandria tax rates

Personal property rates depend on the property class

Published Alexandria personal property tax rates
Property class
Rate per $100 assessed value
Typical use
Automobiles
$5.33
Most ordinary passenger vehicles.
Automobiles 10,000 lbs or more
$4.50
Vehicles qualifying for this weight classification.
Vehicles with specially designed disabled equipment
$3.55
Qualifying specially equipped vehicles.
Boats
$0.01
Taxable boats.
Tangible personal property
$4.75
Taxable business tangible property.
Machinery and tools
$4.50
Qualifying machinery and tools.
Mobile homes
$1.11
Taxable mobile homes.
$5.33 per $100 means 5.33% of assessed value before relief. A vehicle assessed at $20,000 therefore has a gross full-year automobile tax of $1,066 before qualifying PPTRA relief or other adjustments.
Verify City tax rates
2026 timeline

Know which deadline applies to your vehicle

Vehicle valuation January 1

Pricing-guide value is based on the January 1 tax-year valuation point.

New resident / vehicle Within 30 days

Register with the City after moving in or purchasing the vehicle.

Annual bills August

Alexandria normally mails annual car-tax bills during August.

2026 existing accounts October 5

General annual payment deadline.

Newly created account rule: if an account is created on or before September 5, current-year tax is generally due October 5. If created on or after September 6, current-year and prior-year taxes are generally due within 30 days of billing.
No bill by the first week of September? Contact Alexandria Finance at 703-746-4800. The City states that failure to receive a mailed bill does not remove the obligation to pay by the deadline.
Vehicle registration

Register with Alexandria even when DMV already knows about the car

Determine when the vehicle became taxable Use the date you moved the vehicle into Alexandria, purchased it, or registered it to a City address as applicable.
Gather vehicle details Have year, make, model, VIN, plate, purchase date, purchase price and Alexandria garage address ready.
Register with the City within 30 days Use Alexandria’s online vehicle registration form or the Revenue Division.
Do not rely solely on DMV’s automatic data transfer Alexandria explains that DMV reporting can be delayed or contain an incorrect garage jurisdiction.
Watch for the tax bill Staff will create the account and mail any taxes or fees due.
Notify the City when something later changes A sale, disposal, address change or garage-location change should also be reported within 30 days.

Information requested by the City’s online registration

Owner contact information
Alexandria address
Vehicle year and make
Model and body style
VIN
Purchase date and price
Title information
License plate and state
Personal vs business use
Date moved into Alexandria
Normal garage address
Military status where applicable
Register vehicle with Alexandria
Exact lookup requirements

Use one of two official combinations to find the tax account

SEARCH ROUTE A

Last 4 digits of SSN

+

Last 6 digits of VIN

OR
SEARCH ROUTE B

7-digit tax account number

+

Last 6 digits of VIN

Lookup workflow

Get the VIN from the vehicle registration card Use the last six digits exactly.
Choose the account-number or SSN route Use only the information requested by the City’s secure tax portal.
Open the account Confirm the vehicle description and tax year before reviewing the balance.
Check the assessed value Make sure the amount corresponds to the correct vehicle.
Check relief and fees separately PPTRA, parking permits, penalties and other items can change the final balance.
Use the current balance when paying An old paper bill may no longer show the exact amount due.
Search official personal property account Open Alexandria Tax Portal
Interactive estimator

Alexandria personal property tax calculator

This estimator uses Alexandria’s published rates. For a qualifying personal-use vehicle, enter the PPTRA relief percentage shown on your current bill or current City notice. Do not substitute the City’s older 2025 percentage table and call it a 2026 rate.

Estimate Alexandria vehicle or personal property tax

Enter assessed value, property class, months taxable and any current PPTRA relief percentage.

Alexandria generally taxes a full month when the vehicle has situs in the City for 15 or more days of that month.
Only enter this for a qualifying personal-use vehicle. Relief applies only to the first $20,000 of assessed value.
Estimated tax + selected parking fee
$0.00
Gross property tax $0.00
Estimated PPTRA relief -$0.00
Tax after relief $0.00
Parking fee selected $0.00
Tax rate $5.33 / $100
Estimate only. The actual City bill controls. This calculator does not include late penalties, interest, account credits, exemptions, prior-year balances or corrections.
Virginia car tax relief

PPTRA can reduce the tax—but only on qualifying personal-use vehicles

1 · Qualifying vehicle? Individually owned or qualifying leased vehicle and generally used less than 50% for business.
2 · Check assessed value Relief applies only to the first $20,000 of assessed value.
3 · Find current City percentage Alexandria recalculates its relief percentages because state reimbursement is capped.
4 · Check final bill PPTRA reduces tax; it does not change the vehicle’s assessed value.
2026 verification warning: the City’s current Car Tax webpage still labels its displayed tier percentages as Tax Year 2025. Do not copy those percentages into a 2026 calculation unless the City later confirms the same percentages for 2026.
Low-value vehicle guidance: Alexandria’s current resident guidance says the full tax is subsidized on qualifying personal-use vehicles valued at $5,000 or less. Verify the actual relief displayed on the 2026 bill.

Vehicles that do not qualify for ordinary PPTRA

Vehicle used 50% or more for business purposes
More than 50% of mileage deducted/reimbursed as business use
More than 50% of depreciation deducted as business expense
Vehicle cost expensed under IRC Section 179
Certain leasing arrangements where lessee does not reimburse tax
Motor homes
Trailers
Farm-use vehicles
Payment workflow

Verify the live account before submitting payment

Open the official Alexandria tax portal Avoid unofficial payment or bill-lookup websites.
Locate the vehicle tax account Use the secure SSN/VIN or account/VIN search combination.
Verify vehicle and tax year Make sure you are paying the correct account.
Review the current balance Check tax, relief, parking fee, penalty, interest and prior-year amounts separately.
Review the payment method and any processing cost Alexandria provides payment options including eCheck and debit/credit card through its payment resources.
Submit and save confirmation Keep the transaction confirmation until the account shows payment posted.

Paying by mail

For vehicle personal property tax paid by check or money order, Alexandria instructs taxpayers to place the account number in the memo field and send the payment with the bill stub to:

Treasury Division
City of Alexandria
P.O. Box 34710
Alexandria, VA 22334-0710
Returned checks: the City states that returned checks are subject to a $35 fee.
Open Alexandria payment portal View official payment methods
Late filing and payment

Ignoring a vehicle tax account becomes expensive quickly

5% or $10 Late filing after the City’s additional 90-day grace period, subject to limits.
$40 Possible citation for violating the 30-day vehicle-registration requirement.
10% or $10 Late payment penalty during the first 30 days after the due date.
25% total Personal property late payment penalty when more than 30 days late, subject to statutory limits.
Other delinquent-account costs
Item
Published Alexandria rule
Why it matters
Interest
10% annually during the first year; 5% each year thereafter.
Continues while tax, penalties and interest remain unpaid.
Administrative fee
$30 per delinquent personal-property taxpayer per year.
Can be added after delinquency.
DMV stop fee
Additional $25 per taxpayer per year when applicable.
A registration hold can create another cost before the DMV issue is cleared.
Read Discovery & Collections guidance
Sold, traded, donated or moved

Do not wait for the vehicle to disappear from the tax account automatically

Sold or traded vehicle Submit the disposition information and document the effective date.
Donated vehicle Report the disposition and keep donation documentation.
Vehicle destroyed Report the disposition and provide documentation requested by the City.
Moved out of Alexandria Report the new garage location and effective date.
Changed Alexandria address Update the City account rather than assuming DMV updates every City record immediately.
Vehicle moved to another Virginia locality Ask how Alexandria’s proration and the other locality’s tax system interact.
Alexandria prorates vehicle tax. The City states that it will adjust the assessment when notified that a vehicle moved out of Alexandria or was disposed of. A vehicle is treated as taxable for a full month when normally parked, stored or garaged in Alexandria for 15 or more days of that month.
Disposition call script “I need to update Alexandria personal property tax account [account number] for vehicle [year/make/VIN ending]. The vehicle was [sold/traded/donated/destroyed/moved] on [date]. What documentation do you need to adjust or close the account?”

After preparing the sale, trade, donation, destruction or move information, use the City’s Personal Property Disposition Form or contact Vehicle Tax.

Open Personal Property Disposition Form Email vehicletax@alexandriava.gov
Vehicle assessment appeal

Alexandria allows value appeals when the vehicle is not in ordinary fair condition

High mileage Submit mileage evidence showing VIN and mileage and meeting the City’s timing requirements.
Body or interior damage Document material condition problems that reduce fair-market value.
Mechanical malfunction Use the City’s appeal form and supporting mechanic documentation.

High-mileage evidence

VIN appears on documentation
Mileage appears on documentation
Inspection receipt
Mechanic’s official receipt
Dealer’s official service receipt
Documentation dated before March 31 of applicable tax year where required
Do not withhold payment while waiting for an appeal. Alexandria states that vehicle assessment appeals can take 60 days or more. If the appeal has not been decided by the tax due date, the originally assessed tax remains due. A later reduction can result in a refund.
Appeal deadline: the City says a vehicle assessment appeal must be received by December 31 of the tax year to which it applies.

Where to submit an appeal

In person
Personal Property Tax
4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 2011
Alexandria, VA 22311
Monday–Friday · 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
By mail
Revenue Division
Department of Finance
City of Alexandria
P.O. Box 178
Alexandria, VA 22313
Open vehicle assessment appeal form
Exemptions and relief

Check special relief before assuming the standard car-tax bill applies

Elderly or permanently disabled

Alexandria offers a separate program that can exempt one qualifying vehicle from personal property tax.

Disabled veterans

Certain qualifying disabled veterans can receive a full personal property tax exemption on one vehicle under applicable Virginia law.

Active-duty military

Certified active-duty military members stationed in Virginia but domiciled in another state may qualify for exemption on qualifying personally owned vehicles with proper documentation.

2026 elderly/disabled one-vehicle program

Key requirements published by Alexandria
Requirement
Published rule
Age/disability
At least age 65 or permanently and totally disabled by April 15.
Vehicle
Owned or partially owned and used by or for applicant; leased vehicles do not qualify under this City program.
Vehicle assessment
Currently assessed below $30,000.
Number of vehicles
One vehicle per household receives this City relief.
Combined gross income
Not more than $20,000 for the preceding calendar year.
Combined financial worth
Not more than $75,000, excluding the qualifying principal residence and up to one acre under the City’s rules.
Normal filing date
April 15; the City says some late first-time or hardship applications may receive extensions.
Do not email sensitive documents openly. Alexandria asks applicants needing to transmit personal or confidential documents to contact the City for a secure link.
Read elderly/disabled vehicle relief View all Alexandria tax-relief programs
Parking permits

Car tax and residential parking permits are related—but not the same requirement

First vehicle

$55 published residential parking permit fee.

Second vehicle

$75 published fee.

Third and additional

$250 each published fee.

No Alexandria windshield tax decal: the City eliminated the local windshield decal and decal fee beginning with tax year 2019. Residential parking districts can still have separate permit-display requirements.
New residents using permit parking: Alexandria’s current vehicle-registration form says there is no 30-day grace period for obtaining a needed residential parking permit. The 30-day window relates to vehicle tax registration, not permission to park in a permit district.
Business personal property

Business personal property follows a different filing process

Annual returns mailed March

Finance generally mails returns to existing licensed businesses.

2026 return May 1

General business personal property filing deadline.

Tax bill Later in year

Assessment becomes the basis for the bill.

Payment October 5

Current-year business personal property payment deadline.

What Alexandria asks businesses to report

Itemized tangible personal property
Date acquired
Date disposed
Original purchase price
Asset or equipment journal
Federal Form 4562 where applicable
Federal Schedule L of Form 1120 where applicable
Complete depreciation or asset schedule
2026 electronic filing: Alexandria states that the 2026 Business Personal Property Tax Return and asset listing can be submitted through the City’s Business Tax Portal.
Read Business Personal Property Tax guide Open Business Tax Portal Open 2026 forms
Alexandria contacts

Use the right contact for the problem

City of Alexandria personal property tax contacts
Issue
Contact
Best use
Vehicle tax / registration
703-746-4800
vehicletax@alexandriava.gov
Registration, bills, dispositions, vehicle value and account questions.
Tax relief
703-746-4800
taxrelief@alexandriava.gov
Elderly/disabled and other tax relief programs.
Payments
703-746-4800
payments@alexandriava.gov
Payment processing questions.
Business personal property
703-746-4800
businesstax@alexandriava.gov
Business returns, assessment and billing questions.
Delinquent collections
703-746-4800
taxenforcement@alexandriava.gov
Past-due accounts, enforcement and collection questions.

Revenue Division office

In-person location
Revenue Division
4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 2011
Alexandria, VA 22311
Monday–Friday · 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
General mailing address
Revenue Division
Department of Finance
City of Alexandria
P.O. Box 178
Alexandria, VA 22313
10 practical answers

Alexandria VA personal property tax FAQs

How much is Alexandria VA personal property tax on a car?

The City of Alexandria’s automobile personal property tax rate is $5.33 per $100 of assessed value. The actual amount may be reduced by qualifying Personal Property Tax Relief and may be prorated when the vehicle is taxable for only part of the year.

When is Alexandria VA personal property tax due in 2026?

Existing vehicle personal property tax accounts are generally due October 5, 2026. For newly created accounts, timing can differ: accounts created on or before September 5 generally follow the October 5 deadline, while accounts created on or after September 6 generally have 30 days from billing.

How do I look up my Alexandria personal property tax bill?

The City’s Personal Property Tax search accepts either the last four digits of the taxpayer’s Social Security number plus the last six digits of the VIN, or the seven-digit tax account number plus the last six digits of the VIN.

How do I pay Alexandria car tax online?

Use the City of Alexandria Tax Portal. Search the vehicle account, verify the owner, vehicle and tax year, review the current balance and then use the City’s payment option. Save the payment confirmation and later verify that the account shows the payment.

Do I need to register my vehicle with Alexandria if I already registered it with Virginia DMV?

Yes. Registering or titling a vehicle with Virginia DMV does not replace Alexandria’s local personal property tax registration. Vehicle owners generally must register with the City within 30 days of moving into Alexandria, buying the vehicle or registering it to a City address.

What happens if I do not register my vehicle with Alexandria?

A vehicle entered into the City’s tax system more than 120 days after becoming taxable can be subject to a late filing penalty of $10 or 5% of tax due, whichever is greater, subject to the City’s limits. Failure to register within 30 days can also result in a $40 local tax ordinance citation.

What should I do after selling or moving a vehicle out of Alexandria?

Notify the City instead of assuming the account closes automatically. Alexandria provides a Personal Property Disposition Form for a sale, trade, donation, destruction or move out of the City. The City states that it will adjust the assessment after receiving the required information.

Can I appeal my Alexandria vehicle tax assessment?

Yes. Alexandria accepts vehicle assessment appeals for issues including documented high mileage, extensive body or interior damage and serious mechanical malfunction. Appeals must generally be received by December 31 of the tax year.

Does Alexandria offer personal property tax relief?

Yes. Qualifying personal-use vehicles can receive Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief on the first $20,000 of assessed value. Alexandria also has separate one-vehicle relief programs for qualifying elderly or permanently disabled residents and certain disabled veterans.

Does Alexandria tax business personal property?

Yes. Businesses may owe tax on taxable tangible business personal property. The City requires an annual business personal property return, generally due May 1, and the current-year tax payment is generally due October 5.

Information reviewed August 12, 2026: Alexandria vehicle registration rules, personal property tax search requirements, vehicle tax rate, property-class rates, October payment timing, proration, 2026 relief programs, vehicle-assessment appeals, disposition forms, business personal property filing, penalties, interest, collection fees and City contact information were checked against official City of Alexandria sources.
Independent tax guide and estimator: CountyAuditors.org is not the City of Alexandria, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles or Virginia Department of Taxation. Calculator results are estimates only. The City’s official assessment, relief amount, tax account and payment balance control.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

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35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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