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.
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.
Past due.
Pink-box delinquent notices are sent near the beginning of August.
Unpaid delinquent vehicle accounts can become subject to enforcement.
Relevant to certain vehicles added after annual billing.
Fast Norfolk tax board
Assessment and payment are handled by different Norfolk offices
High mileage
Sold vehicle
Military relief
Payment
Delinquency
Payment history
View bill
Print bill
Pay tax
Title
Vehicle records
Stop effect
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. |
Five ways to handle a Norfolk personal property tax payment
Use Norfolk eServices to search the account and pay online.
Call the payment line at 855-766-3030.
City Treasurer, 810 Union Street, First Floor.
Blue Treasurer drop box at 810 Union Street parking circle; checks or money orders only.
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
How to prove a Norfolk personal property tax payment
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
Blue boxes and pink boxes mean different stages
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.
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.
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. |
Personal property tax rate depends on the property type
How the vehicle calculation works
The license fee on the bill is separate from the vehicle tax rate
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 |
What happens after the Norfolk tax deadline is missed?
Annual personal-property tax becomes delinquent if unpaid.
Norfolk states the penalty is 10% or $10, whichever is greater.
Interest accrues beginning the first day of each month after the due date at an 8% annual rate.
Delinquent notices are sent near the beginning of August.
If the delinquent-notice balance remains unpaid after August 31, the account can become subject to a DMV stop.
DMV-stop fees
High mileage, damage or wrong vehicle information is not a Treasurer issue
Prepare before requesting an adjustment
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.
Business-use questions that can disqualify relief
Do not pay first if the vehicle may qualify for an exemption
Military exemption documents Norfolk identifies
Disabled-veteran vehicle exemption
Do not assume the Norfolk tax account updates automatically
A second Norfolk tax bill may be a prorated bill, not a duplicate
Norfolk says a supplemental/prorated bill is generally sent around November and is due December 5.
Norfolk says a prorated bill is generally sent around March and is due March 31.
Norfolk businesses have a separate filing obligation before the tax payment
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. |
Norfolk personal property tax contacts
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
Use the remittance address on the current Norfolk tax bill
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.

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