Newport News Personal Property Tax: Pay & Receipt Lookup 2026

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Newport News, Virginia · Personal Property · Easy Check · Vehicle Tax · Receipts

Pay the Right Bill and Keep Proof the City Received It

Newport News personal property tax covers more than passenger vehicles. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, boats, boat motors, RVs, campers, aircraft and mobile homes can fall into the City’s personal-property system, but the tax rate, filing rules and proration can differ by property type.

This guide focuses on the practical journey: find the correct bill, build the Easy Check account key, choose a payment method, recover a receipt, understand the June and December installments, correct a sold or moved vehicle, verify tax relief, request high-mileage consideration and contact the correct City office when the assessment and bill disagree.

See current 2026 status Pay personal property tax Find a receipt
2026 date check: the June 5 personal-property installment has already passed. The second installment is due December 5, 2026. If the June amount remains unpaid, check the current balance before paying because Newport News imposes penalty and interest after the due date.

Quick answer: use the Treasurer for payment, the Commissioner for the assessment

Pay Newport News personal property tax through the Treasurer’s official payment options. If the amount is wrong because of vehicle value, mileage, ownership, tax location, military status, PPTRA eligibility or a sale/move, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue before treating the assessment as final.

1st installmentJune 5 · past
2nd installmentDecember 5, 2026
Vehicle rate$4.50 per $100
Late penalty10%
Late interest10% annually
Assessment help757-926-8657
Bill/payment help757-926-8731
Payment portalEasy Check / Invoice Cloud
Office hours8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Main location2400 Washington Ave.
Open official payment page Open assessment guidance

Choose the Newport News tax task

Jump directly to what you need rather than opening every City tax page.

The most important routing rule

Assessment problems and payment problems go to different offices

Commissioner of the Revenue
  • Vehicle or personal-property assessment
  • Ownership and taxable situs
  • Sold or moved vehicle
  • High-mileage request
  • Military exemption
  • PPTRA / Car Tax Relief status
  • Personal-property return changes
SAME
BILL
Treasurer
  • Current amount due
  • Payment posting
  • Easy Check
  • Invoice Cloud
  • Receipt questions
  • Payment plan questions
  • Vehicle License Fee
Who should you contact?
Problem
Correct office
Contact
Vehicle value looks too high
Commissioner of the Revenue
757-926-8657
Vehicle was sold
Commissioner of the Revenue
Report within 30 days
Vehicle moved out of Newport News
Commissioner of the Revenue
757-926-8657
Tax relief is missing
Commissioner of the Revenue
757-926-8657
How much do I owe today?
Treasurer
757-926-8731
Payment is not showing
Treasurer
757-926-8731
Need payment plan
Treasurer
757-926-8731
Vehicle License Fee question
Treasurer
757-926-8731
Payment options

Choose the payment method based on cost, speed and receipt needs

E1
Easy Check Option 1

City-listed fee: free.

Separate payment is required for each bill. Account and banking information are not stored.

E2
Easy Check Option 2

Current eCheck fee: $1.

Can retrieve invoice bills and lets users pay as a guest or register an account.

CC
Credit card

Available through Invoice Cloud.

The City says a processing fee applies. Review the live checkout disclosure before authorizing payment.

BANK
Online banking

Send a separate payment per tax account number.

For combination bills, include personal property tax plus Vehicle License Fee as the grand total for that account.

Online payment micro-steps

Start at the City’s Personal Property Tax page This keeps you away from unrelated third-party tax-payment websites.
Choose Easy Check or credit card Use Option 1 for the free one-bill-at-a-time eCheck route or Option 2 when invoice retrieval/account storage is more useful.
Build the correct account key Use the account number, tax year, half and supplement fields shown on your tax bill.
Verify the tax half Newport News bills personal property in June and December installments, so make sure you are paying the intended bill.
Review the live balance If June remains unpaid, do not assume the original installment amount is still the exact payoff.
Submit the payment once Avoid duplicate payments while the first transaction is processing.
Save the confirmation immediately Keep a screenshot, confirmation number and downloadable receipt if available.
Choose an official payment option Read Easy Check instructions
Easy Check account key

Build the account key from the bill instead of guessing

Newport News says Easy Check users need an account key based on information printed on the tax bill.

ACCOUNT Tax account number
TAX YEAR Example: 2026
HALF June or December installment
SUPPLEMENT When required by the bill type
Personal property only

The City directs users to combine the account number + tax year + half to create the personal-property account key.

Personal property + vehicle license

The City’s Easy Check page also illustrates an account-key format using account number + tax year + half + supplement for applicable combination bills.

Do not add spaces or digits that are not shown in the City’s sample. If the key fails repeatedly, compare the account number, tax year, half and supplement with the printed bill before calling the Treasurer.
View City Easy Check examples
Receipt lookup and payment proof

Use the same payment channel first when a receipt is missing

1 Identify method Easy Check, Invoice Cloud, bank bill-pay, mail, EasyPay or in-person.
2 Find transaction Check the profile, invoice, bank transaction or cancelled check.
3 Match account Confirm account number, tax year, half and amount.
4 Confirm City posting Contact the Treasurer when proof exists but the account still appears unpaid.

Receipt recovery by payment method

Best proof to look for
How you paid
Where to look
Best evidence
Invoice Cloud / Easy Check Option 2
Registered account or invoice/payment records.
Payment confirmation and invoice history.
Easy Check Option 1
Confirmation generated during the one-time transaction.
Saved confirmation plus bank debit.
Online banking
Bank bill-pay history.
Payment date, amount, payee and cleared transaction.
Mail
Cancelled check or money-order record.
Bank image and mailed bill stub.
In person
Cashier receipt.
City receipt showing account and amount.
EasyPay automatic debit
Financial institution statement.
Scheduled City debit and Treasurer account confirmation.
Mail receipt trick: Newport News specifically says that if you want a receipt for a mailed payment, include a self-addressed stamped envelope with the payment.
Bank debit but no City receipt? Do not immediately pay a second time. Call the Treasurer with the account number, tax year, half, payment date and exact amount so staff can research the posting.
Receipt lookup call script “I need proof of a Newport News personal property tax payment. The account number is [number], tax year [year], half [June/December], and I paid $[amount] on [date] by [method]. My bank shows [cleared/pending]. Can you confirm whether the payment posted and tell me how to obtain a receipt?”
Call Treasurer: 757-926-8731 Open payment page
2026 payment calendar

One installment is late; the second one is still ahead

1st installment June 5, 2026

Past due date.

Late interest July 1

Interest begins from the first day of the month following the due month when tax remains unpaid.

December interest January 1

Relevant when the December installment remains unpaid.

Late-payment cost structure

Late-payment penalty
10%
Annual interest rate
10%
Use the live payoff amount for a late June installment. Newport News ordinance adds a 10% penalty after the installment due date and charges 10% annual interest beginning the first day of the following month.

What to do now

Check whether June was already paid Look at your receipt, bank account or Treasurer payment record.
If June is unpaid, get the live balance Do not send the amount shown on the original June notice without checking the current payoff.
Keep December separate Make sure a late June payment is not confused with the December installment.
Plan for December 5 Use EasyPay or a calendar reminder if the twice-yearly schedule is easy to miss.
Tax calculation

The $4.50 rate applies to common vehicles, not every property class

Cars, trucks and motorcycles

Newport News currently lists tangible personal property such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, boat trailers and utility trailers at $4.50 per $100 of assessed value.

Assessed value ÷ 100 × applicable property-class rate = gross personal property tax before qualifying relief or proration

Current published class rates

Cars / trucks / motorcycles
$4.50
Machinery & tools
$3.75
Mobile homes
$1.18
Boat motors / RVs / campers
$1.00
Boats over 5 tons
$0.90
Airplanes
$0.50
Illustrative vehicle-tax math before PPTRA or proration
Vehicle assessed value
Rate
Illustrative annual gross tax
$5,000
$4.50 / $100
$225
$10,000
$4.50 / $100
$450
$20,000
$4.50 / $100
$900
$30,000
$4.50 / $100
$1,350
Vehicle valuation: Newport News says automobile assessments are based on a recognized vehicle pricing guide and publishes a $200 minimum assessment. Historical assessment-ratio adjustments on the City’s page should not automatically be treated as a current 2026 discount; use the assessment actually shown on the current bill.
Verify current tax-rate schedule
Virginia Car Tax Relief

PPTRA relief is about vehicle type, ownership and business use

Potentially qualifying
  • Passenger car
  • Motorcycle or autocycle
  • Qualifying pickup or panel truck under 10,000 lbs.
  • Owned or qualifying lease by an individual
  • 50% or less business use
  • Private-trust nonbusiness vehicle may qualify
VS
Common nonqualifying situations
  • More than 50% business mileage
  • More than 50% business depreciation
  • Section 179 deduction
  • Motor home
  • Trailer
  • Farm-use vehicle
First $20,000

PPTRA relief applies to the first $20,000 of assessed value for qualifying vehicles.

$1,000 or less

Newport News states the personal-property tax obligation is eliminated for qualifying vehicles assessed at $1,000 or less.

Certification matters

Tax-relief certification and signatures are required when returns or information changes are filed.

Do not assume every personal vehicle receives the same reduction. Check the relief shown on the actual Newport News bill and contact Personal Property at 757-926-8657 when the eligibility classification appears wrong.
Read Newport News Car Tax Relief
Proration and tax-location changes

Sold, traded or moved the vehicle? Report the change within 30 days

Newport News prorates motor vehicle personal property tax monthly. A sale, trade, disposal, address change, move into or out of the City, or change between personal and business use can affect the assessment.

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Sold or traded vehicle Report the ownership change to the Commissioner within 30 days.
Moved elsewhere in Virginia Report when the vehicle stopped having Newport News taxable situs.
Moved outside Virginia The City requires a written statement plus a copy of the out-of-state registration.
Changed from personal to business use File an amended return because the change can affect tax-relief eligibility.
Name or address changed Update the Commissioner within 30 days rather than waiting for the next bill.
Purchased or acquired vehicle A new or amended personal-property return may be required within 30 days.
Sold/moved vehicle script “I need to update Newport News personal property tax for vehicle [year/make/model]. The vehicle was [sold/traded/moved] on [date]. My tax account is [number]. What proof do you need to correct the assessment and any remaining installments?”
Read sold/moved vehicle instructions Call Personal Property: 757-926-8657
Assessment correction

High mileage can matter—but documentation timing is critical

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Document mileage before March 1

Newport News allows qualifying owners of cars, trucks and motorcycles to request a reduction in assessed value for high mileage.

The City says supporting documentation must be dated before March 1 of the tax year.

Examples of evidence the City lists

Document from an automotive business
State inspection record
Mileage log
Other qualifying dated mileage documentation
Condition can matter too: Virginia assessment law allows the Commissioner, on request, to consider vehicle condition when determining fair market value. Contact the Newport News Personal Property office before assuming a damaged vehicle will automatically receive a lower assessment.
Open High Mileage Relief Assessment help: 757-926-8657
Military and special exemptions

Newport News has detailed military vehicle-tax rules

Nonresident active-duty member

A full-time active-duty service member whose legal residence is outside Virginia may qualify for personal property tax and Vehicle License Fee exemption when the property meets the City’s ownership and use requirements.

Military spouse

A spouse may qualify under the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act when domicile, presence in Virginia and vehicle-use requirements are met.

Common documentation

Current Leave and Earnings Statement
State of legal residence
ETS or separation date
Military dependent identification when applicable
Military spouse affidavit when applicable
Out-of-state registration when vehicle leaves Virginia
Ownership matters. A vehicle under lease, jointly titled with certain nonmilitary owners, used in a trade or business or otherwise outside the federal/state exemption conditions may remain taxable. Ask the Commissioner before relying on military status alone.
Read military tax guidance Call 757-926-8657
2026 Vehicle License Fee change

Vehicle License Fee moved to a June 5 annual due date in 2026

01 Annual due date

Beginning in 2026, Newport News moved the Vehicle License Fee due date to June 5.

02 Vehicles after Jan. 15

The City’s 2026 announcement says vehicles obtained after January 15 receive a prorated VLF.

03 Sold vehicles

Refunds continue for qualifying vehicles sold, traded or disposed of during the same calendar year.

04 Combination bill

When personal property and VLF appear together, make sure both portions are included in the payment for that account.

Current published VLF examples

Selected Newport News Vehicle License Fees
Vehicle type
Published fee
Motorcycle
$24
Passenger car under 4,000 lbs.
$26
Passenger car over 4,000 lbs.
$31
Truck under 4,000 lbs.
$26
Truck over 4,000 lbs.
$31
Boat trailer
$7.50
Utility trailer under 4,000 lbs.
$18
Open Vehicle License Fee payment page
Budget the tax

EasyPay can divide the tax into automatic bank withdrawals

Newport News Treasurer offers EasyPay for taxpayers who prefer automatic deductions rather than remembering the June and December installment dates.

Monthly

Spread payments into regular automatic withdrawals.

Quarterly

Use less frequent scheduled withdrawals.

Due-date payment

Schedule automatic debit around the tax due date.

City charge: Newport News says there is no City charge to participate in EasyPay. The Treasurer’s current EasyPay page states that program debits are made on the 5th of the month.

Enrollment preparation

Personal property tax account number
Requested payment frequency
Signed Terms of Agreement
Voided check
Read EasyPay enrollment EasyPay questions: 757-926-8642
Other property types

Not every personal-property item follows the motor-vehicle workflow

Important filing and proration differences
Property
Important rule
Current published rate
Motor vehicle
Generally monthly proration; report qualifying changes within 30 days.
$4.50 per $100
Boat under 5 tons
Annual personal-property return due February 15.
$1.00 per $100
Boat over 5 tons
Annual personal-property return due February 15.
$0.90 per $100
Boat motor
Annual personal-property return due February 15.
$1.00 per $100
RV / camper
Different tax class from ordinary cars and trucks.
$1.00 per $100
Mobile home
Annual return due February 15; tax is prorated quarterly.
$1.18 per $100
Airplane
Annual personal-property return due February 15.
$0.50 per $100
Contact and visit planning

Bring the account information before contacting the City

Commissioner of the Revenue

Tiffany Boyle

Personal Property: 757-926-8657

Main Office: 757-926-8752

Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Treasurer

Sanu Dieng Cooper

Bill/payment questions: 757-926-8731

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Office locations

Downtown
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
Denbigh
12912 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23608

Office: 757-886-7671

Mailing a tax payment

Regular mail:
City of Newport News
P.O. Box 975
Newport News, VA 23607-0975
Overnight delivery:
City of Newport News
2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
After-hours drop box: the Treasurer says drop boxes are available at its Washington Avenue and Jefferson Avenue locations. Do not place cash in an after-hours drop box; use a check, cashier’s check or money order with the account clearly identified.

Have these details ready

Tax account number
Tax year
June or December half
Supplement number when applicable
Vehicle year, make and model
Date of sale or move when relevant
Payment date and amount
Bank or payment confirmation
Before submitting payment

Eight things worth checking first

Correct tax account
Correct tax year
Correct June/December half
Correct vehicle or property description
Sold/moved vehicle already reported
PPTRA relief appears correct
Vehicle License Fee included when applicable
Payment method and fee reviewed
Best practical rule: correct ownership, tax location, mileage or exemption issues before blindly paying the bill. Payment questions belong to the Treasurer, but assessment corrections belong to the Commissioner of the Revenue.
10 practical answers

Newport News personal property tax FAQs

How do I pay Newport News personal property tax online?

Use the City of Newport News Treasurer personal property tax payment page. Easy Check Option 1 is a free electronic-check option. Option 2 can retrieve tax bill invoices and currently charges a $1 eCheck processing fee. Credit card payment is also available through Invoice Cloud.

When is Newport News personal property tax due in 2026?

Newport News personal property tax is due in two installments: June 5 and December 5. As of August 2026, the June 5 installment is past due and the December 5 installment remains upcoming.

How can I find a Newport News personal property tax receipt?

Start with the payment system or account profile used for the transaction. Invoice Cloud profiles can retain account information and invoices. For a mailed payment, the City says taxpayers requesting a receipt should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact the Treasurer at 757-926-8731 if proof of payment cannot be located.

What is the Newport News vehicle personal property tax rate?

The current published rate for tangible personal property including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boat trailers and utility trailers is $4.50 per $100 of assessed value. Different rates apply to boats, boat motors, RVs, campers, airplanes, mobile homes and other classifications.

What happens if Newport News personal property tax is late?

City ordinance imposes a 10 percent penalty when a personal property tax installment is not paid by its due date. Interest is charged at 10 percent per year beginning on the first day of the month following the month in which the tax was due.

Does Newport News prorate vehicle personal property tax?

Yes. Motor vehicle personal property tax is prorated monthly. Owners must report changes such as a sale, acquisition, move, change of address or change in vehicle use to the Commissioner of the Revenue within 30 days.

How do I report a vehicle sold or moved out of Newport News?

Contact the Commissioner of the Revenue within 30 days. If a vehicle moved out of Virginia, the City requires a written statement and a copy of the out-of-state registration.

Can I get Newport News car tax relief?

Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief may apply to qualifying passenger cars, motorcycles, autocycles and qualifying pickup or panel trucks. Relief applies to the first $20,000 of assessed value. Vehicles valued at $1,000 or less may qualify for full relief.

Can high mileage lower my Newport News vehicle assessment?

Yes. Newport News allows qualifying owners to request a high-mileage assessment reduction. Supporting mileage documentation must be dated before March 1 of the tax year.

Who do I call about a Newport News vehicle tax bill?

For the assessed value, vehicle status, exemptions or tax-relief questions, contact Personal Property in the Commissioner of the Revenue office at 757-926-8657. For the bill, payment, payment plan or Vehicle License Fee, contact the Treasurer at 757-926-8731.

Information reviewed August 12, 2026: Newport News personal-property due dates, 2026 Vehicle License Fee schedule change, current tax-class rates, Easy Check payment options and fees, EasyPay budgeting, payment mailing instructions, late penalty and interest rules, account-key construction, monthly vehicle proration, 30-day sold/moved reporting, high-mileage documentation, PPTRA qualification, military exemptions and current Commissioner/Treasurer contacts were checked against Newport News government pages and the current City Code.
Independent guide: This website is not the City of Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, Easy Check or Invoice Cloud. Verify live balances, penalty and interest, current payment fees, assessment corrections, tax-relief eligibility, Vehicle License Fees and receipt status with the responsible City office before relying on the result.
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.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

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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