Norfolk Personal Property Tax: Pay, Lookup & Receipt Guide

Norfolk, Virginia · Vehicle Tax · Pay Online · Receipt · DMV Stop · Relief

Find the Bill, Pay the Right Balance, Keep the Proof

Norfolk personal property tax covers vehicles and several other taxable property types. The fastest route is usually to identify the account in the City eServices portal, verify the current balance, pay through an approved method and save proof that the payment was submitted.

This guide also handles the harder situations: a June 5 bill that is already late, an August delinquent notice, a possible DMV stop, a vehicle sold or moved away, a high-mileage valuation dispute, military or disabled-veteran relief, a supplemental bill, and business tangible personal property.

2026 timing matters right now. Norfolk’s annual personal property tax was due June 5, 2026. Delinquent notices are sent at the beginning of August, and the city warns that an unpaid delinquent balance can become subject to a DMV stop after the August 31 delinquent-notice deadline.

Norfolk personal property tax: current 2026 status

If you are checking an ordinary 2026 annual vehicle tax bill now, the June 5 due date has passed. Search the live account before paying because the amount may now include penalty, interest or older delinquent taxes.

Annual bill June 5, 2026

Past due.

Delinquent stage August 2026

Pink-box delinquent notices are sent near the beginning of August.

DMV-stop risk After August 31

Unpaid delinquent vehicle accounts can become subject to enforcement.

First supplement December 5

Relevant to certain vehicles added after annual billing.

Fast Norfolk tax board

Vehicle rate $4.33 per $100 assessed value
Annual due date June 5
Supplements December 5 & March 31
Treasurer 757-664-7800
Assessment help 757-664-7884
Online portal Norfolk eServices
Phone payment 855-766-3030
Office 810 Union St., First Floor
Public hours Mon–Fri 8:30–3:45
Late penalty 10% or $10 minimum
Office routing

Assessment and payment are handled by different Norfolk offices

COR
COMMISSIONER Vehicle value
High mileage
Sold vehicle
Military relief
TR
TREASURER Balance
Payment
Delinquency
Payment history
WEB
eSERVICES Search account
View bill
Print bill
Pay tax
DMV
DMV Registration
Title
Vehicle records
Stop effect
Send the problem to the office that can actually fix it
Your problem
Correct place
Why
I want to pay the bill
Treasurer / eServices
The Treasurer collects Norfolk personal property tax.
I need my current balance
eServices / Treasurer
The balance may include penalty, interest or older delinquency.
My vehicle is valued too high
Commissioner of the Revenue
The Commissioner determines the vehicle assessment.
I have high mileage
Commissioner of the Revenue
High-mileage adjustments affect assessed value.
I sold the vehicle
Commissioner of the Revenue + DMV
The tax account and state vehicle record both need correct information.
I need proof I paid
eServices / Treasurer
Use account history or payment confirmation; request payment history if needed.
There is a DMV stop
Treasurer
The Commissioner states it cannot remove DMV stops.
I need military exemption
Commissioner of the Revenue
Exemption eligibility and documentation affect the assessment.
Simple rule: if the problem is the value or taxable status, start with the Commissioner. If the problem is the balance, payment, delinquency or payment record, start with the Treasurer.
Pay Norfolk personal property tax

Five ways to handle a Norfolk personal property tax payment

WEB
Online

Use Norfolk eServices to search the account and pay online.

By phone

Call the payment line at 855-766-3030.

CITY
In person

City Treasurer, 810 Union Street, First Floor.

BOX
Drop box

Blue Treasurer drop box at 810 Union Street parking circle; checks or money orders only.

MAIL
By mail

Use the remittance address printed on the current tax bill or confirm the current payment address with the Treasurer before mailing.

Online payment micro-steps

Open Norfolk eServices Use the City’s official tax portal rather than a third-party tax-search website.
Choose property-tax search The City identifies the portal as the search-and-pay system for personal property and real estate taxes.
Locate the correct account Use the account information available from your bill and verify the taxpayer or vehicle information before paying.
Review the entire balance If the June 5 deadline was missed, do not pay from an old paper bill without confirming the live total.
Select the payment method The City’s online-services page states that credit card and eCheck payments are available.
Review any service charge Norfolk states online and phone debit/credit-card payments carry a 2.5% service fee.
Submit once Do not click payment repeatedly if the page appears slow.
Save the confirmation Keep the confirmation number, amount, date and account information.
Check posting later The Treasurer states online and phone debit/credit-card payments can take three business days to process.
Card-fee example: a 2.5% service fee would equal $12.50 on a $500 card payment. The actual portal total should be reviewed before submitting.
Receipt & payment lookup

How to prove a Norfolk personal property tax payment

NORFOLK PERSONAL PROPERTY PAID

There are three different things users often call a “receipt”

Payment confirmation: generated when an online payment is submitted.

Paid account history: evidence that the Treasurer has actually posted the payment.

Copy of a tax bill: Norfolk says eServices can display and print personal property bills, but a bill copy by itself is not proof that the bill was paid.

Receipt lookup workflow

Open eServices Search for the same personal-property account used for payment.
Review the bill and account balance Check whether the paid amount has been credited.
Compare with your payment confirmation Match payment amount, date and account.
Allow for processing time Debit/credit payments made online or by phone may take three business days to process.
Print the available bill or account record Norfolk states eServices allows users to view and print personal-property bills.
Need official payment history? Contact the Treasurer when a portal view is not sufficient for DMV, title, lender, reimbursement or recordkeeping purposes.
Payment-history email script “I need confirmation of payment for my Norfolk personal property tax account. My name is [name], address is [address], account number is [number if known], and the payment was made on [date] for approximately [amount]. Please confirm whether the payment has posted and what record I can use as proof.”
For faster Treasurer service: Norfolk asks users to include full name, address, account number if known, the last four digits of the Social Security number and relevant details when emailing about an account.
Bill decoder

Blue boxes and pink boxes mean different stages

White bill with blue boxes

This is the regular personal property tax bill.

  • Mailed at least 30 days before the due date.
  • Annual personal-property tax is due June 5.
  • The annual bill contains the current year’s taxes due.
White bill with pink boxes

This is a delinquent notice, not a brand-new tax.

  • Sent near the beginning of August.
  • Can include penalty and interest.
  • Can include delinquent taxes from prior billing periods.
  • Ignoring it can lead to additional collection action.
What to verify on a Norfolk personal property bill
Bill field
Why it matters
What to do if wrong
Account number
Connects payment to the correct tax account.
Use the exact account when contacting the Treasurer.
Vehicle / property description
Confirms which taxable item is billed.
Contact Commissioner if item was sold, moved or incorrectly listed.
Assessed value
Tax rate is applied to this taxable value.
Assessment questions go to the Commissioner.
Tax amount
Shows the tax generated before or after applicable relief.
Verify relief and vehicle classification if unexpected.
License fee
Norfolk vehicle license fees appear separately from the tax calculation.
Compare with the City’s published license-fee schedule.
Tax relief
Qualified vehicles may show Virginia car-tax relief.
Contact Commissioner if qualification appears wrong.
Penalty / interest
May appear after a missed deadline.
Pay the live balance or contact Treasurer about delinquency.
Norfolk tax rates

Personal property tax rate depends on the property type

$4.33 Vehicles Per $100 of assessed value.
$2.40 Aircraft Per $100 of assessed value.
$1.50 Business boats Per $100 of assessed value.
$0.000001 Personal boats Per $100 of assessed value.
$1.25 Mobile homes Per $100 of assessed value.
$1.50 Recreational vehicles Per $100 of assessed value.

How the vehicle calculation works

VEHICLE VALUE Assessment TAX RATE $4.33 / $100 RELIEF If qualified FEES License etc. BILL Amount due
Vehicle valuation: Norfolk says the Commissioner uses current J.D. Power guides, formerly NADA, to determine vehicle valuations. High mileage or documented condition issues may support an assessment review.
Vehicle license fee

The license fee on the bill is separate from the vehicle tax rate

Selected Norfolk vehicle license fees
Vehicle
Published fee
Automobile / motor home, 4,000 lb or less
$31
Automobile / motor home, 4,001–19,000 lb
$36
Pickup / panel truck / van, 4,000 lb or less
$31
Pickup / panel truck / van, 4,001–19,000 lb
$36
Motorcycle
$20
Boat trailer
$11.50
Boat under 16 ft
$15
Boat 16 ft and over
$40
Norfolk states that listed vehicle license fees are half price after July 1 each year. Vehicles above 19,001 pounds require a rate inquiry with the Commissioner.
Delinquency & DMV stop

What happens after the Norfolk tax deadline is missed?

1
June 5 passes

Annual personal-property tax becomes delinquent if unpaid.

2
Penalty applies

Norfolk states the penalty is 10% or $10, whichever is greater.

3
Interest begins

Interest accrues beginning the first day of each month after the due date at an 8% annual rate.

4
Pink notice arrives

Delinquent notices are sent near the beginning of August.

5
DMV stop risk

If the delinquent-notice balance remains unpaid after August 31, the account can become subject to a DMV stop.

DMV-stop fees

$30 administrative fee Norfolk lists an additional administrative charge when a DMV stop is imposed.
$25 DMV Stop fee The City also lists a separate DMV Stop fee.
No personal check Norfolk states personal checks are not accepted when the account is flagged with a DMV stop.
Need registration quickly? The Treasurer states DMV stops are automatically removed within three business days after payment in full. Plan around that processing period rather than assuming a payment instantly releases the stop.
DMV-stop call script “I have a Norfolk personal property tax DMV stop. My account number is [number]. Please confirm the total amount required to pay the account in full, any stop or administrative fees, the acceptable payment methods and when the release should transmit after payment.”
Vehicle assessment review

High mileage, damage or wrong vehicle information is not a Treasurer issue

High mileage Norfolk says approximately 12,000–15,000 miles per year is typically viewed as average; higher mileage may support an adjustment.
Body damage Document significant damage and ask the Commissioner whether it affects value.
Wrong vehicle Confirm VIN or vehicle description and report an incorrect account.
Vehicle was sold Report the disposition rather than paying indefinitely on an asset you no longer own.
Vehicle moved away Update Norfolk and the proper vehicle-registration authority.
Commercial vehicle mileage Norfolk directs commercial vehicle owners to call 757-664-7884 for high-mileage treatment.

Prepare before requesting an adjustment

Norfolk account number
Vehicle year, make and model
VIN if available
Current odometer reading
Dated mileage evidence
Photos of significant body damage
Repair estimate when relevant
Sale or disposal documents if no longer owned
Assessment call script “I am requesting review of the assessed value for vehicle/account [number]. The issue is [high mileage, significant damage, incorrect vehicle data or disposal]. I have [odometer proof/photos/sale documents]. What evidence should I submit for the assessment review?”
Virginia car tax relief

Check whether the bill already includes Personal Property Tax Relief

Norfolk applies Virginia’s Personal Property Tax Relief program to qualifying vehicles. The relief appears as a reduction on the bill rather than a separate refund that every vehicle owner automatically receives.

Eligible vehicle types Passenger car, motorcycle, pickup or panel truck meeting the program’s weight and use rules.
Weight rule Norfolk lists registered gross weight of less than 7,501 pounds for qualifying pickup or panel trucks.
Ownership/use rule Vehicle generally must be owned or leased by an individual and not disqualified by business use.

Business-use questions that can disqualify relief

More than 50% of mileage claimed as business expense or reimbursed
More than 50% of vehicle depreciation deducted as business expense
Vehicle cost expensed under Internal Revenue Code Section 179
Certain leased-vehicle arrangements where tax is paid by leasing company without reimbursement
Small-value vehicle rule: Norfolk states that if a qualifying vehicle’s assessed value is $1,000 or less, the personal-property tax is eliminated under the relief program.
Relief applies to the first $20,000 of value for qualifying vehicles. Review the bill carefully because paying the bill also certifies that the vehicle’s relief qualification is correct.
Military & disabled veteran

Do not pay first if the vehicle may qualify for an exemption

Non-Virginia active-duty member Norfolk states that a qualifying non-Virginia resident active-duty servicemember whose vehicle is in the member’s name only may qualify for exemption after documentation is provided.
Military spouse Federal military-spouse residency rules may allow qualifying spouses to use the servicemember’s residence for tax purposes when required documentation is supplied.
Disabled veteran Norfolk provides a personal-property tax exemption for one qualifying vehicle owned and regularly used by an eligible 100% service-connected disabled veteran meeting the City’s requirements.

Military exemption documents Norfolk identifies

Current LES or W-2
LES or W-2 for each disputed year when multiple years are taxed
Dependency / Record of Emergency Data documentation for qualifying spouse claims
Relevant tax bill

Disabled-veteran vehicle exemption

Norfolk states that an eligible veteran may receive an exemption on one vehicle owned and regularly used by the veteran when the qualifying disability is certified as 100% service connected under the applicable requirements.
Leased military vehicles can be different. Norfolk states qualifying leased personal-use vehicles may receive a Virginia tax credit on the first $20,000 of assessed value rather than the same full exemption described for certain personally owned vehicles.
Sold, moved or disposed vehicle

Do not assume the Norfolk tax account updates automatically

Update the Virginia DMV or proper registration authority The underlying vehicle record should reflect sale, disposal, relocation or ownership change.
Notify the Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue The Commissioner handles adjustments to personal-property accounts after a vehicle is sold, purchased, moved or disposed.
Provide the effective date Keep a bill of sale, trade-in record, insurance cancellation, registration or other proof.
Check the tax account again Confirm that the item is removed or adjusted correctly.
Do not ignore an old bill If a bill arrives after the vehicle was sold or moved, contact the Commissioner instead of assuming it will disappear.
Sale date
Bill of sale
Trade-in paperwork
New registration jurisdiction
Insurance change
Norfolk account number
Supplemental bills

A second Norfolk tax bill may be a prorated bill, not a duplicate

Vehicle purchased after April 9

Norfolk says a supplemental/prorated bill is generally sent around November and is due December 5.

Vehicle purchased after October 15

Norfolk says a prorated bill is generally sent around March and is due March 31.

Before calling it a duplicate: compare the vehicle, tax year, billing period and due date. The supplemental bill can represent tax for an item added after the annual billing cycle.
Business tangible personal property

Norfolk businesses have a separate filing obligation before the tax payment

EQ
Equipment Computers, office equipment and operating assets.
FX
Fixtures Business fixtures reported under the City’s tangible-property rules.
FR
Furniture Desks, chairs, shelving and other furnishings.
MT
Machinery & tools Machinery, production tools and qualifying specialty equipment.
Norfolk business personal property basics
Requirement
Official Norfolk rule
Practical action
Property covered
Personal property employed in a trade, business or profession.
Build a fixed-asset list before filing.
Return deadline
March 1 unless a written extension was requested and granted.
Do not confuse filing date with tax payment date.
Payment date
June 5.
Check live balance if the 2026 payment remains unpaid.
Assessment rate
40% of original cost regardless of age.
Keep original-cost documentation.
Tax rate
$4.33 per $100 of assessed value.
Use City’s calculation rather than guessing from book value.
Asset support
Detailed depreciation schedule or fixed-asset list, including fully depreciated items.
Do not omit equipment simply because federal book value is zero.
Machinery & tools
Published tax rate is $4.25 per $100 for qualifying classifications.
Confirm whether the business belongs on machinery-and-tools rather than general BPP.
Important: a fully depreciated asset on the business books is not automatically excluded from Norfolk’s business personal-property return. The City specifically says the detailed schedule should include fully depreciated items.
Office contacts

Norfolk personal property tax contacts

Who to contact for each personal-property issue
Office
Best for
Contact
Location / hours
City Treasurer
Payments, balances, delinquency, DMV stops and payment history.
810 Union Street, First Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Commissioner of the Revenue
Vehicle assessment, high mileage, damage, sold/moved vehicles, exemptions and tax-relief qualification.
810 Union Street
First Floor West Wing
Norfolk, VA 23510
Business Personal Property
Business tangible property, asset filing and business inquiries.
City of Norfolk
Portal questions
Technical or account-access questions involving online payment services.
Online assistance

What to include before contacting Norfolk

Full name
Current address
Account number if known
Vehicle or property description
Relevant tax year
Payment amount and date if paid
Last four SSN digits when requested for account verification
Brief description of the problem
Universal Norfolk tax script “I am calling about Norfolk personal property account [number] for [vehicle/property]. I need help with [balance/payment/receipt/value/sale/military relief/DMV stop]. The account currently shows [brief issue]. What is the exact next action I should take?”
Before mailing a payment

Use the remittance address on the current Norfolk tax bill

Norfolk government pages currently display a general Treasurer mailing address in Norfolk while an earlier Treasurer payment-processing notice announced a PNC lockbox payment address in Atlanta. Because payment-processing instructions can change, use the remittance address printed on your current tax bill or confirm the current payment-mailing address with the Treasurer before mailing a check.
Safest mailed-payment record: write the correct account number on the payment, keep a copy of the bill and check, and use a trackable mailing method when timing is important.
10 practical answers

Norfolk personal property tax FAQs

How do I pay Norfolk personal property tax online?

Use the City of Norfolk eServices portal to search for the personal property account and pay the amount due. Norfolk states that the portal accepts online payments and allows users to view and print personal property bills.

When is Norfolk personal property tax due in 2026?

Norfolk’s annual 2026 personal property tax was due June 5, 2026. Supplemental personal property bills are due December 5 and March 31 depending on when the taxable item was added.

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

Use Norfolk eServices to review the property-tax account and available bill information. Save the online payment confirmation after paying. If you need payment history or an official payment record that is not available through the portal, contact the Norfolk City Treasurer at 757-664-7800 or CT-PersonalProperty@norfolk.gov.

What is Norfolk’s vehicle personal property tax rate?

The City of Norfolk publishes a vehicle personal property tax rate of $4.33 per $100 of assessed value. Other property classes such as aircraft, boats, mobile homes and recreational vehicles have different rates.

What happens if Norfolk personal property tax is late?

Norfolk states that late personal property tax is subject to a penalty of 10% or $10, whichever is greater. Interest begins accruing on the first day of each month after the due date at an annual rate of 8%.

Can unpaid Norfolk vehicle tax cause a DMV stop?

Yes. Norfolk states that delinquent vehicle taxes can result in a DMV stop. The city may add a $30 administrative fee and a $25 DMV Stop fee, and a taxpayer with a DMV stop cannot pay by personal check.

Who do I contact if my Norfolk vehicle value is too high?

Assessment questions including high mileage, body damage and vehicle valuation should go to the Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue at 757-664-7884 rather than the Treasurer.

Does Norfolk offer car tax relief?

Qualifying passenger cars, motorcycles and certain pickup or panel trucks under 7,501 pounds may receive Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief when they are owned or leased by an individual and are not used for disqualifying business purposes.

Do Norfolk businesses pay personal property tax?

Yes. Norfolk taxes tangible personal property used in a trade, business or profession. The city publishes a March 1 filing deadline, June 5 payment date, a 40% assessment rate based on original cost and a $4.33 tax rate per $100 of assessed value for business personal property.

Where can I pay Norfolk personal property tax in person?

Personal property tax payments can be made at the Norfolk City Treasurer’s Office, 810 Union Street, First Floor, Norfolk, Virginia 23510. The office publishes public hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., excluding holidays.

Information reviewed August 11, 2026: annual and supplemental due dates, 2026 delinquent status, eServices capabilities, Treasurer payment options, card service fee and processing time, vehicle and other personal-property rates, vehicle license fees, penalty and interest rules, DMV-stop fees, assessment contacts, high-mileage guidance, Personal Property Tax Relief, military and disabled-veteran rules, supplemental billing and business tangible personal-property requirements were checked against official City of Norfolk sources.
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:

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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