Chesapeake Personal Property Tax: Pay & Receipt Lookup

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Chesapeake, Virginia · Personal Property · Vehicle Tax · Payments · Paid Receipts

Move From Tax Bill to Cleared Account Without Using the Wrong Office

Chesapeake personal property tax has two sides: the Commissioner of the Revenue determines the assessment and handles vehicle changes, while the City Treasurer bills and collects the tax. Knowing which side controls your problem can save an unnecessary payment, duplicate payment or trip to City Hall.

This guide explains how to pay a 2026 bill, recover a prior-year paid receipt, calculate late charges, handle a sold or moved vehicle, request proration or an assessment adjustment, understand car-tax relief, navigate military and disabled-veteran rules, and avoid problems during Chesapeake’s fall 2026 payment-system transition.

Start with quick answer Pay a bill Find a receipt
Current 2026 status: Chesapeake mailed the regular 2026 Personal Property Tax bills in April. The regular June 5, 2026 payment date has passed, so an unpaid annual bill may now include penalty and interest. Use the live Treasurer balance rather than paying only the amount printed on the original bill.

Quick answer: Treasurer for payment, Commissioner for assessment

To pay Chesapeake personal property tax, use the City Treasurer’s official payment system. To fix the vehicle, value, proration, military status or ownership information behind the bill, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue instead. For prior-year paid-tax proof, Chesapeake also maintains a separate public Paid Taxes lookup.

1 Read bill Identify Bill Number and Title/Control Number.
2 Choose task Pay, retrieve receipt or correct assessment.
3 Use right office Treasurer collects; Commissioner assesses.
4 Save proof Keep confirmation and posted receipt.

Chesapeake personal property facts

2026 bill mailed April 2026
Regular due date June 5, 2026
Vehicle rate $4.08 per $100
Late penalty 10% one time
Late interest 10% annually
Online card fee 2.4%
Online e-check Free service
Treasurer 757-382-6281
Personal Property 757-382-6455
Vehicle proration Monthly in qualifying cases

Before opening the payment system, check whether the bill itself is correct. Paying an incorrect assessment does not automatically update a sold vehicle, moved vehicle, military exemption or valuation record.

Open Treasurer payment portal Open paid-tax lookup

Choose the exact tax problem

Use the shortest path instead of reading the page from top to bottom.

Office routing

First decide whether the problem is the assessment or the payment

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE Vehicle assessment
Vehicle ownership changes
Proration
High mileage
PPTRA eligibility
Military / veteran status
→
CITY TREASURER Tax bill
Current amount due
Online payment
Penalty and interest
Collection actions
Payment arrangements
Send the question to the office that can actually fix it
Problem
Start here
What to request
Vehicle value is too high
Commissioner
Assessment review, appeal or high-mileage/condition review.
Sold vehicle still appears
Commissioner + DMV
Ownership update and proration review.
Moved vehicle out of Chesapeake
Commissioner
Situs update and possible proration.
Need current tax balance
Treasurer
Live payoff including penalty, interest and applicable collection charges.
Need payment arrangement
Treasurer
Review with a collection agent.
Need old paid-tax proof
Paid Taxes lookup / Treasurer
Prior-year paid bill or official payment record.
Military exemption missing
Commissioner
Military exemption review using current LES and applicable affidavit.
Payment workflow

How to pay Chesapeake personal property tax

Confirm the bill and current balance If the regular 2026 bill remains unpaid, do not assume the original June amount is still the payoff amount.
Find the identifiers printed on the bill Chesapeake’s payment systems may ask for a Bill Number and Title/Control Number. The e-check bill number is specifically identified on the personal property tax bill.
Open the Treasurer’s official payment page Choose the payment method only after reviewing the City’s current portal notices.
Choose e-check or card E-check is currently provided without a City payment fee, while online card transactions carry the published tax convenience fee.
Verify the tax type Make sure you are paying Personal Property Tax rather than Real Estate, Stormwater or another Chesapeake bill.
Verify the year and bill number Supplemental and delinquent bills can exist in addition to the regular annual bill.
Review final payment total Card users should see the convenience fee before authorization.
Save the confirmation number Keep the payment amount, date, bill number and confirmation until the payment appears as posted.

Current payment choices

Online e-check Free City service

Uses your bank routing and account information.

Enrollment also provides access to tax bills.

Online card 2.4% tax fee

Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are currently accepted.

Pay by phone Card fee applies

Phone payment service: 844-382-4426.

In-person card distinction: the Treasurer currently publishes a 2.2% convenience fee for card transactions made at Treasurer office locations, compared with the 2.4% fee shown for online real estate and personal property tax card payments.
Open official payment instructions Find bill number / e-check help
Past-due 2026 taxes

The June 5, 2026 deadline has passed

2026 bills April 2026

Treasurer mailed annual personal property bills.

Regular due date June 5, 2026

Annual personal property tax was due.

Current action Verify payoff

Penalty and interest may now apply.

Payment-system change Fall 2026

New Treasurer portal is planned.

Two separate late-cost rules

Chesapeake publishes a one-time 10% penalty on tax not paid or postmarked by the deadline.

It also publishes 10% annual interest on the unpaid tax and penalty.

For personal property, the penalty is calculated on the net tax after applicable car-tax credit.

Do this before making a late payment

Check whether your assessment changed A sold or moved vehicle may first require proration.
Ask for the live payoff The e-check system warns that penalties, interest, late fees and collection-related fees may not all be reflected there.
Check for collection status Warrant in Debt, DMV hold, Distress Warrant or employer lien changes the payment path.
Use the Treasurer instructions Do not rely only on a stale paper bill.
Save proof after payment Keep the confirmation until collection status and account balance are updated.
Do not use e-check for certain collection cases. Chesapeake specifically says not to make an e-check payment when a Warrant in Debt, DMV hold, Distress Warrant or employer lien has been issued. Contact the Treasurer at 757-382-6281 instead.
Past-due call script “I am calling about Chesapeake personal property tax bill [bill number]. The June 5, 2026 due date has passed. Can you confirm the total payoff including penalty, interest and any collection-related fee, and tell me which payment method I should use?”
Call Treasurer: 757-382-6281 Review penalty and interest
Receipt lookup

Current payment proof and prior-year public lookup are different tools

CHESAPEAKE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
Title / Control Match property account
Bill Number Match tax bill
Tax Year Confirm required year
Tax Type Personal Property
Payment Confirm posted amount
Status Paid / cleared

For a previous tax year

Chesapeake’s public Paid Taxes tool allows a lookup using a Title Number / Property Account or Bill Number.

The public tool currently states that it is designed to find taxes for the previous tax year only.

  1. Open the official Paid Taxes lookup.
  2. Select the available search criterion.
  3. Enter Title Number or Bill Number.
  4. Submit the search.
  5. Confirm the returned tax year and bill.
  6. Save or print the paid-tax information.
Looking for a 2026 receipt? Do not assume the public prior-year lookup will show it. For current-year payment proof, retain your payment confirmation and use your Treasurer payment account or contact the Treasurer if you need an official current-year payment record.

What to save with the receipt

Taxpayer name
Tax year
Title / Control Number
Bill Number
Property or vehicle description
Date paid
Amount paid
Paid or zero-balance status
Open official paid-tax lookup Ask Treasurer about current-year proof
Critical 2026 system notice

Chesapeake is changing its online Treasurer payment system

Do not schedule an e-check for October 1, 2026 or later

The Treasurer says a new all-in-one payment portal is coming in fall 2026 and specifically warns taxpayers not to schedule existing-system e-check payments for October 1, 2026 or later.

Payments scheduled in the old system for October 1 or later may not process when the new website goes live, potentially causing late fees, penalties and interest.

What this means for taxpayers

Paying now Follow the payment portal currently published by the Treasurer.
Scheduling future e-check Do not create an October 1, 2026-or-later scheduled payment in the retiring system.
Returning this fall Start from the Treasurer’s official city page rather than an old bookmarked payment URL.
Bookmark the government landing page, not only the vendor screen. During a payment-provider transition, the City’s Treasurer page is the safer starting point because it can redirect taxpayers to the replacement system.
Check latest Treasurer portal notice
Vehicle proration

Chesapeake does not always tax a vehicle for all 12 months

Chesapeake prorates personal property tax on motor vehicles and trailers. The tax can generally be based on the portion of the year the vehicle maintains taxable situs in Chesapeake or is owned by the taxpayer.

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

The month rail above illustrates a qualifying midyear disposition; it is not a calculation of any specific taxpayer’s bill. The Commissioner must determine the actual proration based on the documented change.

Events that can trigger a vehicle-record update

Sold or traded vehicle Notify both Virginia DMV and the Commissioner immediately.
Moved out of Chesapeake Update the vehicle’s situs and address rather than assuming DMV automatically fixes the local tax.
Moved to another Virginia locality Proration may depend on whether the other locality also prorates vehicle taxes.
Moved out of Virginia Report the move and provide documentation if requested.
Purchased vehicle after June 5 Chesapeake may issue a supplemental motor vehicle tax bill due 30 days from the bill date.
Temporary absence The City’s FAQ states that temporary absence from Chesapeake does not itself qualify for a prorated refund.

Property that is and is not prorated

Chesapeake proration rules by property type
Property
Monthly proration?
Action after change
Cars and trucks
Generally yes
Notify DMV and Commissioner.
Motorcycles
Generally yes
Notify DMV and Commissioner.
Trailers / registered vehicular equipment
Generally yes
Report ownership/situs change.
Mobile homes
No
Use Commissioner filing process.
Aircraft
No
Annual return due as applicable.
Watercraft
No
Use boat disposition/assessment process.
Business personal property
No
Report through business personal property process.
Read official proration FAQs Open refund / proration forms
Current published rates

Not every Chesapeake personal property class uses the $4.08 rate

Cars / trucks / motorcycles
$4.08
Business property
$4.08
Machinery & tools
$3.20
Recreation vehicles
$1.58
Mobile homes
$1.05
Aircraft
$0.58
Boats
$0.09

Rates above are dollars per $100 of assessed value. Qualifying disabled-veteran and specially equipped vehicles may have a published reduced rate of $0.09 per $100, subject to eligibility rules.

Published Chesapeake personal property tax rates
Property class
Rate per $100 assessed value
Automobiles / trucks / trailers / motorcycles
$4.08
Privately owned recreational vehicles
$1.58
Aircraft
$0.58
Boats
$0.09
Business furniture / fixtures / equipment
$4.08
Machinery and tools
$3.20
Motor carrier transportation property
$3.20
Mobile homes
$1.05
Verify current Chesapeake rates
Car Tax Relief

PPTRA can reduce the vehicle tax—but do not use the old 38% figure as a 2026 rate

Chesapeake participates in Virginia’s Personal Property Tax Relief Act for qualifying passenger cars, motorcycles and pickup or panel trucks used predominantly for non-business purposes.

Individual ownership Vehicle must satisfy the ownership or qualifying lease rules.
Personal use Business use must remain within the statutory eligibility limits.
Eligible vehicle class Passenger car, motorcycle or qualifying pickup/panel truck.
First $20,000 Credit applies to the first $20,000 of qualifying value.
Do not reuse Chesapeake’s old 38% example. The City’s Car Tax Relief page currently says the relief percentage is recalculated each tax year but displays 38% specifically for 2023. Use the percentage actually printed on the current 2026 tax bill or obtain the current figure from the Commissioner.

Common reasons a vehicle does not qualify

More than 50% business mileage under the applicable rule
More than 50% of depreciation deducted as business expense
Vehicle cost expensed under IRS Section 179
Leasing company pays tax rather than the individual under the lease
Vehicle exceeds qualifying gross-weight rule
Pickup is not registered with qualifying passenger plates
Very low-value qualifying vehicle: Chesapeake states that if an eligible vehicle’s assessed value is $1,000 or less, the PPTRA credit can eliminate the personal property tax. A separate City License Fee can still appear.
Read Chesapeake Car Tax Relief rules
Assessment reduction

High mileage, body damage and mechanical condition can matter

Chesapeake says vehicles are generally valued using a recognized pricing guide when available. When a vehicle is materially below typical condition because of excessive mileage, mechanical malfunction or body damage, an individual review may be appropriate.

Evidence that can support an adjustment

Odometer evidence State inspection documentation or another record showing mileage.
Repair evidence Body shop or mechanical invoices describing condition and mileage.
Current photographs Useful when body damage or significant physical condition is part of the appeal.
Annual request: Chesapeake specifically states that a high-mileage adjustment is applied on a yearly basis and does not automatically carry into the next tax year.
A vehicle becoming damaged or inoperable after January 1 does not automatically cause the existing tax to be adjusted. The City’s FAQ states that January 1 condition is relevant to the assessment, while below-average condition existing at that point may support an appeal.
Read high-mileage adjustment instructions Open vehicle assessment appeal form
Military and disabled-veteran rules

Military domicile can change whether Chesapeake personal property tax applies

Active duty · legal domicile outside Virginia

Chesapeake states that qualifying active-duty personnel residing in the city solely because of military orders generally are not taxed on qualifying personal property titled only in their name when legal domicile remains outside Virginia and the property is not used in a trade or business.

A current Leave and Earnings Statement is required each year to maintain the exemption.

Active duty · Chesapeake legal residence

When Chesapeake remains the service member’s legal residence, the City’s FAQ says Chesapeake tax liability continues even when the member is stationed elsewhere.

Jointly owned or spouse-owned property

Personal property jointly titled with a spouse or titled only to a spouse can have different treatment under the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act. Chesapeake provides a Military Spouse Residency Affidavit, which the City states must be notarized.

Disabled-veteran vehicle benefits

One-vehicle exemption Qualified veterans with the required VA disability certification may qualify for personal property tax exemption on one owned vehicle that is regularly used by or for the veteran.
Reduced vehicle rate Chesapeake also publishes a reduced $0.09-per-$100 personal property tax rate for certain qualifying disabled-veteran vehicles.
Review disabled-veteran benefits Open military / veteran forms
Separate vehicle charge

The City License Fee can appear even when car tax is reduced

Chesapeake no longer relies on a physical city decal, but qualifying vehicles can still be charged a City License Fee. The fee appears as a separate item on the annual personal property tax bill.

$26 Passenger vehicle
$32 Vehicle over 4,000 lbs.
$9 Motorcycle
$7 Trailer under 10,000 GW
Selected Chesapeake motor vehicle license fees
Vehicle
Registered Jan. 1–June 30
Registered July 1–Dec. 31
Passenger vehicle
$26
$0
Over 4,000 lbs.
$32
$0
Motorcycle
$9
$0
Trailer under 10,000 GW
$7
$0
Trailer over 10,000 GW
$19
$0
Not prorated like the personal property tax: Chesapeake’s rate page says City License Fees are not prorated. A vehicle registered with the City after June 30 has a published $0 current-year fee under the listed schedule.
Check full vehicle license fee table
Other personal property

Boats, aircraft, mobile homes and business assets follow different filing rules

Chesapeake filing and tax differences
Property
Important filing rule
Published rate
Prorated?
Cars / trucks / motorcycles
Notify Commissioner when ownership, address, situs or use changes.
$4.08 / $100
Generally yes
Boats
Annual tangible personal property return by March 1.
$0.09 / $100
No
Aircraft
Annual tangible personal property return by March 1.
$0.58 / $100
No
Mobile homes
Annual tangible personal property return by March 1.
$1.05 / $100
No
Business furniture / fixtures / equipment
Annual business personal property return by March 1 unless extension is granted.
$4.08 / $100
No
Business return requirement: Chesapeake requires a fixed-asset listing that includes taxable business property, including fully depreciated items, with the annual business tangible personal property return.
March 1 Filing deadline for applicable personal property and business personal property returns.
April 15 Published filing deadline for approved Business Personal Property extensions.
June 5 Payment date for business tangible personal property tax.
Read personal property tax rules Open personal property forms
Payment arrangement

Unable to pay the entire delinquent balance?

Chesapeake’s Treasurer states that taxpayers experiencing financial difficulty can request a payment arrangement after review of their financial circumstances.

Contact the Treasurer early Do not ignore collection notices while planning to pay later.
Have the bill number ready Identify every personal property bill involved.
Ask for the current total balance Include penalty, interest and collection-related charges.
Discuss an arrangement with a collection agent The Treasurer reviews financial circumstances before establishing a plan.
Keep every scheduled payment Missing agreed payments can expose the account to additional collection actions.
Payment-plan script “I have a Chesapeake personal property tax balance on bill [bill number] that I cannot pay in full today. I would like the current payoff amount and information about a payment arrangement. What amount is required now and what documents or payment schedule does the Treasurer need?”
Review payment methods and arrangements Email paytax@cityofchesapeake.net
Contacts

Call the correct Chesapeake office

Personal property tax contacts
Office
Best for
Contact
Location / hours
City Treasurer
Payments, balances, penalty, interest, collection actions and payment arrangements.
757-382-6281
Fax: 757-382-8145
paytax@cityofchesapeake.net
306 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Mon–Fri · 8 a.m.–4:55 p.m.
Motor Vehicle & Personal Property
Assessments, vehicle ownership, proration, PPTRA, appeals, mileage and exemption questions.
757-382-6455
Fax: 757-382-8369
Commissioner of the Revenue
P.O. Box 15285
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Business Tax
Business tangible personal property return and business assessment questions.
757-382-6738
Commissioner of the Revenue
P.O. Box 15285
Chesapeake, VA 23328
10 practical answers

Chesapeake personal property tax FAQs

Where can I pay Chesapeake personal property tax?

Use the City of Chesapeake Treasurer’s Payment Portal. Personal property tax can currently be paid online by e-check or credit card, subject to the City’s payment rules and collection-status restrictions.

When was Chesapeake personal property tax due in 2026?

The City Treasurer mailed 2026 personal property tax bills in April 2026 and the regular annual payment was due by close of business on June 5, 2026. Supplemental motor vehicle and trailer bills may have a different due date stated on the bill.

How do I look up a Chesapeake personal property tax receipt?

Chesapeake provides a public Paid Taxes lookup for the previous tax year using a Title Number or Bill Number. For a current-year payment or a receipt not available in that lookup, use your Treasurer payment account or contact the Treasurer’s Office.

What happens when Chesapeake personal property tax is paid late?

Chesapeake publishes a one-time penalty of 10% of the net tax amount and interest of 10% per year on tax and penalty when payment is not received or postmarked by the due date.

What is the Chesapeake personal property tax rate for cars?

The City’s current published rate for automobiles, trucks, trailers and motorcycles is $4.08 per $100 of assessed value. Other property classes have different rates.

Does Chesapeake prorate vehicle personal property tax?

Yes. Chesapeake generally prorates personal property taxes monthly for motor vehicles and trailers based on the months the property maintains situs in Chesapeake or is owned by the taxpayer.

Can I receive a refund after selling or moving a vehicle out of Chesapeake?

In many situations, yes. When a qualifying vehicle is sold or moved out of Virginia or to another Virginia locality that prorates personal property tax, Chesapeake may issue a credit or refund for the remaining portion of the year after the change is properly reported and verified.

Does Chesapeake offer car tax relief?

Yes. Qualifying passenger vehicles, motorcycles and certain pickup or panel trucks may receive Personal Property Tax Relief Act credit on the first $20,000 of eligible value. Eligibility depends on ownership, use and other state requirements.

Can high mileage lower my Chesapeake vehicle assessment?

Potentially. Chesapeake allows taxpayers to submit documentation for high mileage, mechanical problems or body damage when requesting an individual assessment review. The high-mileage adjustment must be requested for the applicable year and does not automatically carry forward.

Who should I contact about a wrong Chesapeake vehicle value?

Contact the Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue’s Motor Vehicle and Personal Property section at 757-382-6455. The Treasurer collects the tax but the Commissioner handles vehicle assessments, proration and personal property records.

Information reviewed August 11, 2026: 2026 personal property tax mailing and due date, Treasurer payment methods, fall 2026 portal transition, e-check restrictions, online card convenience fee, prior-year paid-tax lookup, penalty and interest, current personal property rates, vehicle proration, supplemental billing, PPTRA, high-mileage adjustments, military rules, disabled-veteran benefits, City License Fees, filing deadlines and City contact information were checked against official City of Chesapeake sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the City of Chesapeake, Chesapeake Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue or Virginia DMV. Verify live balances, current payment-provider instructions, collection status, assessment corrections, tax-relief eligibility and refund amounts directly with the responsible public office before completing a time-sensitive transaction.
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

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Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

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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.

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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.

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DTE 109

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BOR Appeal Savings

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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.

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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

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