Richmond City Personal Property Tax: Pay, Lookup & Receipt 2026

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Richmond, Virginia · Vehicle Tax · RVAPay · Payment History · Receipt Help

Pay the Vehicle Tax and Keep Proof It Was Paid

Richmond vehicle personal property tax is more than a payment screen. A useful lookup should tell you which bill belongs to your vehicle, what amount is currently due, whether a payment posted, where to recover a receipt, why a balance changed and what to do if the June deadline has already passed.

This guide walks through RVAPay, 2026 late-payment action, rates, assessment corrections, PPTRA relief, DMV registration holds, moving into or out of Richmond, mailed payments, payment history and the exact evidence worth saving after every transaction.

Start with 2026 status Pay through RVAPay Find a receipt
2026 deadline status: Richmond’s 2026 personal property tax payment deadline was June 5, 2026. That date has passed. If your bill is still unpaid, verify the current balance before sending the amount printed on the original bill because penalty and interest may now apply.

Quick answer: RVAPay is the main vehicle-tax portal

Use Richmond’s official RVAPay system to view vehicle personal property tax bills, payment history and online payment information. Registration is required. After paying, keep the confirmation and receipt instead of closing the browser immediately.

2026 due date June 5, 2026
Standard rate $3.70 per $100
Tax date January 1 value
Tax help 804-646-7000
City Hall 900 E. Broad St.
Online portal RVAPay
Portal account Registration required
Late interest 10% annually
PPTRA cap First $20,000 value
Mail payment Philadelphia lockbox
Current online-fee note: Richmond’s April 20, 2026 announcement says there are no service fees for payments made through RVAPay. An older City FAQ still displays previous card and electronic-check fee amounts. Treat the current 2026 announcement and the live checkout screen as the controlling guidance.
Open official RVAPay Read official vehicle-tax rules

Choose what you need to do

Go directly to the task instead of reading every section.

Online payment workflow

Pay Richmond personal property tax through RVAPay

1
You have the bill

Keep the tax bill available so you can compare the vehicle and account information with the portal.

2
You lost the bill

Sign into RVAPay and review the vehicle tax bills associated with your registered account.

3
You already paid

Do not submit a duplicate payment. Go to payment history and verify the prior transaction first.

Micro step-by-step

Open only the City portal Use RVAPay from an official RVA.gov page or the direct City portal. Avoid search ads or unrelated bill-payment websites.
Create or sign in to your account Richmond says registration is required for RVAPay vehicle personal property tax service.
Open the vehicle personal property tax area Review the bills associated with your account rather than choosing another Richmond tax type.
Match the vehicle before paying Compare the bill year, vehicle description and account information. Do not assume the highest balance belongs to the vehicle you intended to pay.
Review the live balance Because June 5, 2026 has passed, use the amount currently displayed rather than the original June bill amount.
Select the payment amount The City FAQ says RVAPay can accept partial payments and payment plans, but a partial payment does not by itself mean the account is current.
Review the checkout screen Confirm amount, payment source and any fee disclosure shown at checkout before authorizing the transaction.
Submit once Avoid repeatedly clicking the payment button while the transaction is processing.
Save proof immediately Keep the payment confirmation, receipt, date, amount and bill identifier.
Best habit: after payment, save the receipt as a PDF and also take a screenshot showing the confirmation number. That gives you two records if a posting question appears later.
Go to RVAPay Read City RVAPay FAQ
Receipt and payment history

Find proof that your Richmond vehicle tax was paid

1 SIGN IN Use the RVAPay account tied to the tax bill.
2 HISTORY Open vehicle-tax payment history.
3 MATCH Compare date, amount and bill.
4 SAVE Download, print or preserve the receipt.

What should match on the receipt?

City of Richmond tax account or bill
Correct tax year
Vehicle or personal-property account
Payment date
Amount submitted
Confirmation or transaction reference
Payment status
Remaining balance, if any
A bank withdrawal is useful evidence, but it is not the same as a City receipt. If money left your account but RVAPay does not show the transaction, do not immediately pay again. Contact Richmond first and provide the payment date, amount and bank transaction information.

Receipt missing? Use this order

Payment appears in history Open the transaction and use the available receipt or print/save function.
Payment is pending Do not submit a second identical payment until you know whether the first transaction completed.
Bank shows withdrawal but RVAPay does not Call RVA 311 with the amount, payment date and account details.
You mailed a check Use the cancelled check or banking image as evidence and ask Finance to trace posting.
You paid in person Keep the cashier receipt and bill/account information together.
Wrong account was paid Contact Finance rather than trying to move the payment yourself through another transaction.
Receipt-help script “I am trying to confirm a personal property tax payment for tax year [year]. I paid approximately $[amount] on [date]. My account or vehicle information is [identifier]. The bank shows [posted/pending], but I need the City receipt or confirmation that the payment was applied correctly.”
Check RVAPay history Call 804-646-7000
Late payment action

What the June 5 deadline means now

Tax value date January 1

Annual value is established.

2026 payment date June 5, 2026

Annual vehicle-tax deadline.

Following month July 1, 2026

Published higher penalty and interest rules become relevant when still unpaid.

Current action Check balance now

Use RVAPay or RVA 311.

Richmond’s published late-tax structure

Initial late penalty
2%*
After first of next month
10%*
Annual interest
10%

*Minimum penalty rule: Richmond states the applicable penalty is the stated percentage or $10, whichever is greater.

Do not calculate the payoff yourself. Penalty, interest, adjustments, credits or prior payments can change the live account. Use RVAPay or contact Finance for the current amount.

If you cannot pay everything at once

Open the live account Establish the current total before deciding what you can pay.
Review partial-payment options Richmond’s RVAPay FAQ says partial payments are accepted.
Ask about a payment plan The City also states that payment plans can be arranged.
Ask whether a waiver application fits your situation Richmond provides an application to request waiver of penalty and interest for qualifying circumstances.
Get the agreement in writing Save the terms, due dates and confirmation if a payment arrangement is approved.
Review official penalties Find waiver/reassessment forms
Tax amount decoder

Understand why the vehicle tax is not simply 3.7% of what you paid

Standard published rate

Richmond lists a rate of $3.70 per $100 of assessed value for passenger vehicles, boats, farming equipment and trucks with a gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds.

Certain for-hire or apportioned trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more are listed at $2.30 per $100.

Assessed value ÷ 100 × applicable tax rate = gross tax before eligible relief, proration or adjustments

Illustrative gross-tax examples

Examples using $3.70 per $100 before relief or adjustments
Assessed value
Rate units
Gross tax
Why final bill can differ
$5,000
50 × $3.70
$185
PPTRA or proration may apply.
$10,000
100 × $3.70
$370
Qualifying personal-use vehicle may receive PPTRA relief.
$20,000
200 × $3.70
$740
PPTRA applies only when eligibility requirements are met.
$30,000
300 × $3.70
$1,110
Relief applies only to the eligible portion defined by PPTRA.
Assessment method: Richmond says passenger vehicles such as cars, vans and SUVs are assessed from a recognized pricing guide using the Clean Trade-In Value as of the January 1 tax date.
Wrong bill / missing vehicle

Do not pay first if the vehicle or amount looks wrong

Vehicle was sold before the period shown Verify the sale date, DMV record and Richmond taxable-situs information.
You moved out of Richmond Confirm when the vehicle established situs in the new locality and whether that locality prorates.
You moved into Richmond Determine when taxable situs began and whether another Virginia locality already assessed the vehicle.
Vehicle description is wrong Report incorrect identifying or assessment information before treating the amount as final.
Vehicle is high mileage Review Richmond’s high-mileage reassessment form.
Vehicle has serious damage Use the condition reassessment route with the supporting repair/estimator and notary information required by the City form.
Vehicle is mainly business use Check PPTRA eligibility because predominantly business-use vehicles generally do not receive that relief.
You have more than one bill Compare vehicle information and tax periods rather than assuming one is a duplicate.
Wrong-bill script “I am reviewing my Richmond vehicle personal property tax bill for [year]. The vehicle is [year/make/model] and the bill shows [problem]. The vehicle was [sold/moved/damaged/etc.] on [date]. What documentation should I submit before I pay or request an adjustment?”
PPTRA and exemptions

Personal Property Tax Relief depends on how the vehicle is used

Likely personal-use path
  • Personal-use motor vehicle
  • Qualifying assessed value
  • Relief applies to first $20,000
  • Qualifying vehicle at $1,000 or less receives full relief
VS
Common nonqualifying path
  • Predominantly business use
  • More than 50% business mileage
  • More than 50% depreciation claimed as business expense
  • Section 179 vehicle expense
  • Certain vehicles over 10,000 lbs.
Do not use the 2024 PPTRA percentage as a 2026 rate. Richmond’s public information page currently illustrates PPTRA using a 2024 example rate of 22%. The partial-relief percentage is authorized for each tax year, so use the actual relief displayed on your 2026 bill or confirm it with Finance.

Disabled veteran vehicle exemption

Disability evidence Richmond requires a VA letter showing a 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability and the effective date.
One vehicle The City states that only one qualifying motor vehicle owned and primarily used by or for the disabled veteran is exempt.
Annual certification Richmond’s FAQ states certification must be completed each year.
Open tax-relief guidance Open Finance forms
Assessment correction

High mileage or poor vehicle condition may justify reassessment

High-mileage request

Richmond provides a dedicated form for owners asking for a lower assessment because of qualifying high mileage.

Use January 1 mileage
Identify the vehicle clearly
Complete owner certification
Keep supporting mileage evidence
Condition request

The City also provides a reassessment form for body damage or mechanical malfunction.

Describe damage or malfunction
Use January 1 condition
Repair person or estimator input
Notary requirement on City form
Timing detail: Richmond specifically says the mileage or vehicle condition used for reassessment must relate to the tax date—January 1—not simply the vehicle’s mileage or condition when you open the bill months later.
Open reassessment forms Ask Finance before filing
Move, purchase and proration

The date Richmond becomes the vehicle’s tax situs matters

For motor vehicles and trailers, Richmond generally prorates personal property tax according to purchase date or when taxable situs is established in the City. Boats are treated differently and generally depend on January 1 situs.

The 15th-day rule in Richmond’s example

Purchased March 12

The City example taxes the vehicle for March through December—10 months—because the purchase occurred on or before the 15th.

Purchased March 16

The City example begins taxation in April—9 months—because the purchase occurred after the 15th.

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Moving scenarios that commonly confuse Richmond taxpayers
Situation
What to check
Do not assume
Moved into Richmond after January 1
Date Richmond became the normal garaging location and whether the former Virginia locality prorates.
That only one locality can ever appear on the year’s history.
Moved out to another prorating Virginia locality
New situs date and whether Richmond received the update.
That DMV address change instantly adjusts the City bill.
Moved to a non-prorating Virginia locality
Richmond’s special statutory treatment and whether a refund is allowed.
That moving automatically creates a Richmond refund.
Boat
January 1 location/registration situs.
Applying the motor-vehicle proration rule to a boat.
Taxable situs: Richmond describes motor-vehicle situs as the locality where the vehicle is normally garaged or parked. Boats generally use the locality in which the boat is registered with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Vehicle Registration Withholding

An unpaid Richmond vehicle tax can become a DMV registration problem

01 Tax remains unpaid Richmond carries an outstanding vehicle personal property tax account.
02 City reports debt Richmond participates in Virginia’s Vehicle Registration Withholding program.
03 DMV withholds registration The taxpayer may discover the City hold while trying to renew or register.
04 Resolve with Richmond Verify the City balance and ask what is required for the hold to be cleared.
Paying is not the same as confirming release of the hold. After resolving the balance, ask Richmond whether the account is clear and whether any further processing is needed before returning to DMV.
DMV-hold script “Virginia DMV says Richmond placed a vehicle registration hold. My vehicle is [vehicle], and I believe the tax account is [paid/unpaid/disputed]. Can you tell me the current balance, what caused the hold, what I need to resolve it and how I can confirm the hold has been released?”
Call RVA 311: 804-646-7000 Read official DMV-hold explanation
Other payment methods

Pay online, in person or by mail—but use the current address

Richmond personal property tax payment options
Method
Where
What to prepare
Proof to keep
RVAPay
Official online vehicle personal property tax portal.
Registered account, bill details and payment method.
Digital receipt and confirmation.
In person
City Hall, 900 E. Broad St.; City information directs tax payments to Room 102 when paperwork is available.
Bill or account paperwork plus payment.
Cashier receipt.
Mail
City of Richmond Dept. of Finance, PO Box 38097, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8097.
Check/payment plus identifying bill stub or account information.
Copy of check, bill stub and bank-clearing image.
Do not use an old Richmond mailing address saved in online banking. Richmond changed its personal property tax payment mailing address in 2025 and warns that payments sent to prior addresses can experience processing delays.

Mail-payment checklist

Use current PO Box 38097 address
Identify the tax account clearly
Include applicable bill stub
Do not mail cash
Keep a copy before mailing
Allow time for delivery and processing
Verify that the check cleared
Verify that City account balance updated
Verify current Finance mailing addresses
Avoid the wrong portal

Vehicle personal property and business tangible personal property are different workflows

Vehicle Personal Property Tax
  • Cars and other taxable vehicles
  • Boats, motorcycles, campers and trailers
  • Main online system: RVAPay vehicle-tax portal
  • Annual payment date: June 5
Business Tangible Personal Property
  • Furniture and fixtures
  • Computer equipment
  • Leased business equipment
  • Separate filing requirement
  • Uses Richmond’s business portal
2026 business distinction: Richmond’s business tangible personal property return was due March 1, while the BTPP tax payment is due June 5. The City’s upgraded 2026 business portal also provides billing and payment history and export functions.
Business Personal Property Tax
Contact and escalation

What to have ready before contacting Richmond Finance

Department of Finance
900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Customer service

Dial 3-1-1 inside Richmond.

Outside City limits: 804-646-7000.

Online help

Use RVA 311 or a self-service ticket when a written record of the question is useful.

Prepare these details

Full taxpayer name
Vehicle year, make and model
Tax year
Account or bill number
Current Richmond or prior address
Date vehicle was bought, sold or moved
Payment date and amount, if paid
RVAPay confirmation or bank transaction
Universal Richmond tax script “I am calling about a Richmond vehicle personal property tax account for [tax year]. The vehicle is [year/make/model]. I need help with [balance/payment/receipt/assessment/move/DMV hold/relief]. I have the bill or account number and the relevant date. What is the correct next action?”
Call 804-646-7000 Open Richmond Finance
Before you close the page

Five things worth keeping after the tax is resolved

Tax bill Keep the original or downloaded bill.
Receipt Save the official payment receipt.
Confirmation Keep transaction or confirmation number.
Adjustment Save reassessment or relief approval documents.
Move/sale proof Keep documentation supporting a situs change.
10 practical answers

Richmond personal property tax FAQs

How do I pay Richmond City personal property tax online?

Use the City of Richmond’s RVAPay portal for vehicle personal property tax. Registration is required. After signing in, locate the vehicle personal property tax bill, review the account and amount due, submit the payment and save the confirmation or receipt.

When was Richmond personal property tax due in 2026?

The City of Richmond announced that 2026 personal property tax payments were due June 5, 2026. Because that date has passed, taxpayers with an unpaid bill should verify the current balance before paying.

Can I look up an old Richmond personal property tax payment receipt?

RVAPay allows vehicle personal property taxpayers to review payment history and receive payment receipts. Sign in to the account connected with the tax bill, review payment history and save or print the available confirmation. Contact RVA 311 if the payment cannot be located.

What is the Richmond Virginia personal property tax rate for vehicles?

Richmond currently publishes a rate of $3.70 per $100 of assessed value for passenger vehicles, boats, farming equipment and trucks under 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Certain qualifying heavy for-hire or apportioned trucks are taxed at $2.30 per $100.

What happens if Richmond personal property tax is paid late?

Richmond publishes an initial late penalty of 2 percent or $10, whichever is greater. If the tax remains unpaid by the first day of the month following the due date, the penalty becomes 10 percent total or $10, whichever is greater, and interest accrues at 10 percent annually.

Can unpaid Richmond personal property tax cause a DMV registration hold?

Yes. Richmond participates in Virginia’s Vehicle Registration Withholding Program and reports qualifying outstanding vehicle personal property taxes to DMV. DMV may withhold vehicle registration until the issue is resolved.

Does Richmond prorate vehicle personal property tax?

Richmond generally prorates personal property tax on motor vehicles and trailers based on the date of purchase or the date taxable situs is established in the city. Boats are an exception and are generally taxed based on their January 1 situs.

Can I lower a Richmond vehicle assessment for high mileage or poor condition?

The City provides reassessment request forms for qualifying high mileage and for vehicle condition involving body damage or mechanical malfunction. The supporting mileage or condition information must relate to the January 1 tax date.

Who qualifies for Richmond Personal Property Tax Relief Act relief?

PPTRA applies to qualifying personal-use vehicles. Relief applies to the first $20,000 of assessed value, with a full exemption for qualifying vehicles valued at $1,000 or less and partial relief above that amount. Predominantly business-use vehicles and certain other vehicles do not qualify.

Who do I call about a Richmond personal property tax bill?

Contact RVA 311 by dialing 3-1-1 inside Richmond or 804-646-7000. The Department of Finance is located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Information checked August 12, 2026: the 2026 bill mailing announcement, June 5 due date, RVAPay availability, current no-service-fee announcement, vehicle tax rates, penalty and interest rules, January 1 valuation date, proration rules, PPTRA requirements, assessment-adjustment forms, disabled-veteran vehicle exemption, DMV registration withholding, Department of Finance contact information and current personal-property payment mailing address were reviewed against official City of Richmond sources.
Independent guide: This website is not the City of Richmond Department of Finance, RVAPay, RVA 311 or Virginia DMV. Always verify a live tax balance, payment posting, receipt, penalty waiver, tax-relief determination, reassessment and DMV-hold status with the responsible government system 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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