Norfolk VA Personal Property Tax: Pay, Lookup & Receipt 2026

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Norfolk, Virginia · Car Tax · Payment · Receipt · DMV Stop

Find the Bill, Pay the Tax and Verify the Account Is Clear

Norfolk personal property tax covers vehicles and other taxable personal property assessed by the Commissioner of the Revenue and collected by the City Treasurer. For most vehicle owners, the practical questions are simpler: How much do I owe, did my payment post, where can I find my bill, and will a delinquent balance interfere with DMV registration?

This guide follows that full path. It shows how to search the Norfolk eServices portal, understand the $4.33 vehicle rate, calculate a rough tax amount, handle an overdue 2026 bill, verify payment, deal with a DMV Stop, correct a sold or moved vehicle, request high-mileage review and check military, disabled-veteran or PPTRA relief.

Check 2026 status Lookup / pay tax Verify receipt
Current August 2026 warning: Norfolk’s annual 2026 personal property tax was due June 5. Delinquent notices are mailed in early August. Norfolk says a delinquent balance left unpaid after the August 31 notice deadline can become subject to a DMV Stop and additional fees.

Quick answer: if you still owe the June bill, act before August 31

The normal 2026 personal property due date has passed. If you paid, verify that the payment posted. If you did not pay, search the current account now rather than paying only the amount printed on the original June bill because penalty and interest may already have been added.

Annual bill June 5, 2026 Main 2026 personal property deadline has passed.
Delinquent cycle August 2026 Pink-box delinquent notices are mailed in early August.
Important date August 31 Unpaid delinquent-notice balances can become subject to a DMV Stop.
First supplement December 5 Supplemental bills for later-added property can be due then.

Norfolk personal property numbers

Vehicle rate $4.33 per $100
Commissioner PP 757-664-7884
Treasurer 757-664-7800
Phone payment 855-766-3030
Office 810 Union St.
Hours Mon–Fri · 8:30–3:45
Late penalty 10% or $10 minimum
Interest 8% annual rate
DMV admin fee $30
DMV Stop fee $25
Open Norfolk eServices Call Treasurer: 757-664-7800

Choose what you need to do

Payment problems and assessment problems are handled by different Norfolk offices.

Tax lookup workflow

Search the Norfolk eServices portal before sending payment

Norfolk’s online services allow taxpayers to search and pay property taxes, view personal property bills and print bill copies. Use the live account instead of relying on an old paper statement when the bill is already delinquent.

01 Open eServices Use the City of Norfolk tax portal.
02 Select property tax Choose the personal-property tax search/payment path.
03 Find the account Use the account information requested by the portal.
04 Check tax year Make sure the balance belongs to the correct vehicle and year.
05 Review status Check current tax, penalty, interest and payment information before acting.

Before you pay, verify these details

Correct taxpayer name
Correct account number
Correct tax year
Correct vehicle or property
Current tax balance
Penalty and interest
Any prior-year delinquency
Whether a payment already posted
A current-year paper bill may not show every old delinquency. Norfolk says the annual bill contains the current year’s tax, while a delinquent warning can appear separately when older balances exist.
Search and pay personal property tax Open official online-payment page
Payment and receipt lookup

Paid already? Verify the account instead of paying twice

You have payment confirmation

Keep the confirmation number, payment date, amount and account details until the online account reflects the transaction.

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Confirm account status

Use eServices to review the bill/account. If you need a formal paid-tax record that is not available through the portal, contact the Treasurer.

Norfolk’s public online-services page explicitly confirms that the portal can view and print personal property bills. It does not clearly promise that every user can generate an official paid-tax receipt from the public portal. For an official receipt or tax-payment-history question, use the Treasurer’s Office.

If payment is not showing

Check when you paid Online and phone payments may require processing time before the account is fully updated.
Check the confirmation Verify account, amount and transaction status.
Do not submit a second payment immediately A processing delay can look like an unpaid bill.
Contact the Treasurer Provide the account number, payment date, amount and confirmation number.
If DMV renewal is urgent, say so Ask whether the account is paid in full and whether any DMV Stop is still active.
Receipt / payment-posting script “I paid personal property tax account [account number] on [date] for $[amount]. My confirmation number is [number]. Can you confirm that the payment posted, whether the account is paid in full, and whether there is any DMV Stop or other delinquent balance?”
Check eServices account Call Treasurer: 757-664-7800 Email Personal Property Treasurer
August delinquent action

The pink-box notice is not a new tax bill

Norfolk says delinquent personal property notices are mailed at the beginning of August. These notices are white with pink boxes and represent a second notice—not a new tax assessment.

June 5 Original due date 2026 annual tax payment was due.
+10% Penalty Or $10 minimum, whichever is greater.
8% Annual interest Begins under the City’s delinquent-tax rules.
Aug 31 DMV risk Unpaid delinquent-notice balance can become subject to a DMV Stop.
Always check the live balance. Paying only the original June tax amount can leave penalty or interest unpaid, which means the account may remain delinquent.

Past-due workflow

Open the current account Check the live balance before making payment.
Review all tax years An older delinquent year can also affect the account.
Confirm the vehicle record is correct If you sold or moved the vehicle, resolve that assessment issue with the Commissioner.
Pay the correct current amount Include applicable penalty and interest.
Save confirmation Keep it until the account is satisfied.
Check DMV status if registration is affected DMV Stop removal requires the delinquent account to be paid in full.
Vehicle registration withholding

A Norfolk DMV Stop follows the owner—not just one vehicle

$30 administrative fee

Norfolk lists an administrative fee when a DMV Stop enforcement action is imposed.

$25 DMV Stop fee

Added as part of the registration-withholding process.

Paid in full

Norfolk states that DMV Stops are automatically removed after the relevant delinquent account is paid in full.

Personal checks are not accepted on accounts flagged with a DMV Stop. Norfolk lists cash, certified funds, credit/debit card and money order as accepted methods for applicable delinquent enforcement payments.

How to clear the Stop

Ask for the full payoff amount Include tax, penalty, interest and associated enforcement fees.
Pay the balance in full A partial payment does not remove the Stop.
Allow payment posting time Online or phone payments can require processing time.
Allow up to three business days for automatic removal This is the City’s current published DMV Stop removal timeframe after full payment.
Verify before visiting DMV Call the Treasurer if your registration transaction is time-sensitive.
DMV Stop script “I need to clear a DMV Stop. My tax account is [number]. Can you give me the total payoff including tax, penalty, interest and Stop fees, confirm which payment methods I may use, and tell me when the Stop should be released after payment?”
Read Norfolk collection methods Call Treasurer
Vehicle-tax calculator

Estimate the gross Norfolk vehicle tax before PPTRA and fees

per $100 assessed value Current Norfolk vehicle tax rate.

Norfolk vehicle-tax estimator

Gross vehicle tax $1,082.50
Entered relief $0.00
Vehicle fee $31.00
Estimated amount $1,113.50
Vehicle value ÷ 100 × $4.33 = gross tax.
Then subtract the actual PPTRA or other relief shown on the bill and add the applicable local license fee.
Why the calculator does not guess a PPTRA percentage: Norfolk’s current public PPTRA page explains eligibility and the first-$20,000 rule but does not publish one universal current relief percentage on that page. Use the actual relief printed on your current Norfolk bill.
This calculator does not include delinquent penalty, interest, DMV Stop fees or special assessment adjustments. Use eServices for the amount actually payable.
Current tax-rate dashboard

Different personal property classes use different Norfolk rates

$4.33 Vehicles
per $100 assessed value
$2.40 Aircraft
per $100 assessed value
$1.50 Business boats
per $100 assessed value
$1.25 Mobile homes
per $100 assessed value
$1.50 Recreational vehicles
per $100 assessed value
Norfolk currently lists personal pleasure boats at a nominal tax rate of $0.000001 per $100 of assessed value. Boat license fees still apply separately: $15 for boats under 16 feet and $40 for boats 16 feet or longer.
Verify current Norfolk rates
Local vehicle license charge

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

$31 Auto, motor home, pickup, panel truck or van at 4,000 pounds or less.
$36 Applicable passenger vehicle from 4,001 through 19,000 pounds.
$20 Motorcycle license fee.
½ price Published vehicle license fees are half price after July 1.
Common Norfolk trailer license fees
Trailer
Published fee
Boat trailer
$11.50
Camping trailer ≤ 2,000 lb
$11.50
Camping trailer over 2,000 lb
$17.50
Travel trailer ≤ 4,000 lb
$17.50
Travel trailer over 4,000 lb
$20.00
Utility trailer ≤ 2,000 lb
$11.50
Utility trailer over 2,000 lb
$25.00
Norfolk publishes special license-fee treatment for certain DMV plates: one qualifying disabled-veteran vehicle and Prisoner of War plates have no fee; Virginia National Guard plates receive half price.
Check official license-fee table
Prorated and supplemental bills

A December or March bill may be legitimate even after the June tax cycle

Annual bill

Standard annual personal property tax and license fees are due June 5.

First supplement

Supplemental personal property taxes can be due December 5.

Second supplement

A later supplemental billing can be due March 31.

Norfolk’s Treasurer explains that a vehicle purchased after the early-April annual-billing cutoff can generate a prorated bill around November due December 5. Vehicles added after the mid-October supplemental cutoff can generate a later bill around March due March 31.
A supplemental bill is not automatically a duplicate. Compare vehicle, acquisition date, tax period and prior payment before disputing it.
Sold, disposed or moved vehicle

Updating DMV alone is not the whole Norfolk correction process

SALE / MOVE Record date UPDATE DMV Address / garage NOTIFY COR Norfolk account ADJUST Prorate if due CHECK BILL Verify balance

If you moved out of Norfolk

Update Virginia DMV first Change both mailing address and garage jurisdiction as applicable.
Notify the Commissioner of the Revenue Give the date you moved from Norfolk.
Provide proof if requested Registration, sale or disposal documentation can help establish the effective date.
Wait for account review Norfolk may issue a prorated adjustment when applicable.
Check the revised balance Do not assume the original bill automatically disappears.

If you sold or disposed of the vehicle

Notify DMV
Notify Norfolk Commissioner
Provide sale/disposal date
Keep bill of sale or other proof
Verify proration
Check for resulting refund or remaining balance
Move / sale script “Vehicle [year/make/model] was [sold / disposed of / moved out] on [date]. I updated DMV on [date]. My Norfolk account is [number]. Can you confirm what documentation you need and whether the tax should be prorated or adjusted?”
Open Commissioner vehicle-change forms Personal Property: 757-664-7884
High mileage and assessment

If the vehicle value is wrong, contact the Commissioner—not the Treasurer

Norfolk uses current J.D. Power vehicle valuation guides. The Commissioner also allows personal property assessment review for high mileage.

Normal-use reference

Norfolk says approximately 12,000–15,000 miles per year is generally viewed as average.

High mileage

Ask Personal Property whether the documented mileage qualifies for an adjustment.

Commercial vehicle

Commercial owners should call 757-664-7884 to determine high-mileage treatment.

Prepare evidence before asking for review

Tax account number
VIN
Current odometer reading
Inspection or service record
Date mileage was recorded
Description of body or mechanical damage if relevant
Read assessment guidance Email COR Personal Property Call 757-664-7884
Virginia Car Tax Relief

PPTRA can reduce qualifying Norfolk vehicle tax

Norfolk participates in Virginia’s Personal Property Tax Relief Act. Qualifying vehicles receive relief on the first $20,000 of assessed value, and qualifying vehicles valued at $1,000 or less receive 100% tax relief under the City’s published PPTRA guidance.

Basic qualifying vehicle test

Passenger car
Motorcycle
Qualifying pickup or panel truck
Registered gross weight under 7,501 pounds where applicable
Owned or qualifyingly leased by an individual
Not used for business purposes

Business-use warning

More than 50% business mileage The vehicle can be considered business use for PPTRA purposes.
More than 50% depreciation deducted as business expense This can disqualify the vehicle.
Section 179 deduction A vehicle expensed under Section 179 is treated as business use under the City’s published test.
Lease company pays tax without reimbursement The vehicle may fail the individual-use qualification test.
When you pay taxes on a vehicle marked as qualifying, Norfolk states that you are certifying that the vehicle has been correctly classified for car-tax relief. Review the qualification indicator before payment.
Check Norfolk PPTRA rules
Military and disabled-veteran relief

Norfolk’s military population has special personal property rules

Active-duty non-Virginia resident

If the vehicle is solely in the service member’s name and the member is legally domiciled outside Virginia, Norfolk states that the vehicle can qualify for exemption after required documentation is submitted.

Qualifying disabled veteran

Norfolk provides a personal property tax exemption on one qualifying vehicle for an eligible veteran with the required 100% service-connected permanent-and-total or other qualifying disability certification.

Military documents

Current LES or W-2
Separate proof for each tax year when multiple years are disputed
Dependency / Record of Emergency Data when spouse exemption applies
Tax bill or account information

Disabled veteran documentation

VA written disability statement
100% service-connected qualification where required
Vehicle ownership information
Evidence the vehicle is regularly used by the veteran
Joint ownership matters. Norfolk says an active-duty service member who co-owns a vehicle with a person other than a qualifying spouse who is not active duty can still owe the tax.
Read military / veteran rules Email military documentation Call 757-664-7884
Payment options

Pay online, by phone or directly through the Treasurer

O
Online Use Norfolk eServices for property-tax search and payment.
E
eCheck eServices supports eCheck. Review any charge shown by the portal before final submission.
C
Card Online and phone debit/credit payments currently carry a 2.5% service fee.
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Phone 855-766-3030. Have account information ready.
P
In person Norfolk City Treasurer, 810 Union Street, first floor.
Card processing: Norfolk currently states that online and phone debit/credit card payments have a 2.5% service fee and take approximately three business days to process.

Drop box

Norfolk provides a Treasurer drop box in the parking circle at 810 Union Street. The City lists checks and money orders for this drop box; do not place cash in it.

Mail payment

Because Norfolk has used different payment-processing addresses as its lockbox arrangements changed, use the remittance address printed on your current tax bill or confirm the current payment mailing address with the Treasurer before mailing a time-sensitive payment.
Pay online Phone payment: 855-766-3030 Open Treasurer page
Problem solver

Use the symptom to find the correct Norfolk office

Payment missing online Treasurer issue. Have transaction confirmation ready.
Vehicle value is too high Commissioner of the Revenue issue.
Old sold vehicle is still taxed Update DMV and report the sale/disposal to the Commissioner.
Moved out but still have a Norfolk bill Update DMV garage jurisdiction and notify the Commissioner of your move date.
DMV will not renew registration Check for delinquent taxes and a Treasurer DMV Stop.
Bill has an unexpected license fee Compare the vehicle’s weight/class against Norfolk’s license-fee table.
December bill appears after June payment It may be a legitimate supplemental/prorated assessment for property added after the annual billing cutoff.
Car-tax relief is missing Review PPTRA eligibility with the Commissioner before assuming the bill calculation is incorrect.
Active-duty military tax bill Submit residency documentation to the Commissioner rather than paying an amount that may qualify for exemption.
Need an official payment history Contact the Treasurer instead of assuming a printable bill is the same as a paid-tax receipt.
Office routing

Commissioner handles assessment; Treasurer handles payment

Norfolk personal property contacts
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location / hours
Commissioner of the Revenue – Personal Property
Vehicle assessment, high mileage, sale, disposal, move, military and disabled-veteran exemption.
757-664-7884
CORPP@norfolk.gov
810 Union Street
First Floor West Wing
Norfolk, VA 23510
Mon–Fri · 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Commissioner of the Revenue
General assessment administration.
Blythe A. Scott, Esq.
757-664-7890
810 Union Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
City Treasurer
Tax bill, payment, delinquent balance, payment history, DMV Stops and collection questions.
Daun S. Hester
757-664-7800
CT-PersonalProperty@norfolk.gov
810 Union Street
First Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
Mon–Fri · 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Automated phone payment
Personal property tax payment.
855-766-3030
Card service fee and processing delay apply.

What to include in a Treasurer email

Full name
Current address
Account number if known
Last four digits of SSN
Tax year
Payment date / confirmation if relevant
Vehicle description
Exact issue you need resolved
Universal Norfolk tax script “I am contacting you about personal property account [number] for [vehicle/property]. The issue is [payment / receipt / delinquency / sale / move / assessment / mileage / relief]. The relevant date is [date]. Can you confirm the account status and what I need to do next?”
10 practical answers

Norfolk VA personal property tax FAQs

When was Norfolk VA personal property tax due in 2026?

Norfolk’s annual 2026 personal property tax was due June 5, 2026. Supplemental personal property tax bills use December 5 and March 31 due dates.

Where can I look up and pay Norfolk personal property tax?

Use the City of Norfolk eServices portal. It allows taxpayers to search and pay property taxes, view personal property bills and print bill copies.

What is the Norfolk vehicle personal property tax rate?

Norfolk currently lists a vehicle tax rate of $4.33 per $100 of assessed value.

How does Norfolk determine my vehicle value?

The Commissioner of the Revenue uses current J.D. Power, formerly NADA, valuation guides. High mileage and qualifying condition issues can affect the assessment after review.

What happens if Norfolk personal property tax is late?

Norfolk’s published rule applies a penalty of 10% or $10, whichever is greater. Interest then accrues at an 8% annual rate.

What is a Norfolk DMV Stop?

A DMV Stop is a registration-withholding enforcement action tied to delinquent personal property taxes. Norfolk lists a $30 administrative fee plus a $25 DMV Stop fee, and the Stop remains until the applicable delinquent account is paid in full.

How can I get proof that my Norfolk personal property tax was paid?

Check the eServices account and keep your transaction confirmation. The public portal explicitly offers bill viewing and bill printing. For an official paid-tax receipt or payment-history request, contact the Norfolk City Treasurer at 757-664-7800.

What should I do after selling or moving a vehicle?

Update Virginia DMV first, then notify the Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue of the sale, disposal or move and its effective date. The account can then be reviewed for proration or adjustment when applicable.

Does Norfolk offer Virginia car tax relief?

Yes. Qualifying personal-use passenger cars, motorcycles and certain pickup or panel trucks can receive PPTRA relief on the first $20,000 of value. Vehicles valued at $1,000 or less receive 100% relief when qualified.

Who do I call about a wrong Norfolk vehicle assessment?

Contact the Commissioner of the Revenue Personal Property division at 757-664-7884. The Treasurer collects tax but does not determine the vehicle’s assessed value.

Information reviewed August 11, 2026: Norfolk’s 2026 annual personal property deadline, supplemental billing dates, current personal property tax rates, J.D. Power valuation method, high-mileage guidance, license-fee schedule, eServices functions, card-payment service fee, delinquent penalty and interest, DMV Stop process, military and disabled-veteran exemptions, PPTRA qualification rules and current Commissioner/Treasurer contacts were checked against City of Norfolk government sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the City of Norfolk, Norfolk City Treasurer, Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue, Virginia DMV or Commonwealth of Virginia. Confirm live balances, payment posting, current assessed values, exemptions and DMV Stop status with the responsible public agency before relying on them for a 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

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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