Yearly car property and value taxes
Some states tax a car every year by its value, through the DMV or the county. What we found in each state's official sources (2022 car, $25,000 value):
| State | Yearly value-based taxes |
|---|---|
| California | VLF on later renewals (depreciated value): you fill in |
| Florida | None found |
| Georgia | Annual ad valorem ('birthday') tax: only for vehicles NOT under TAVT: you fill in |
| Illinois | None found |
| Missouri | County personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly): you fill in |
| New Jersey | None found |
| New York | None found |
| North Carolina | County (and municipal) vehicle property tax, billed with the registration: you fill in |
| Ohio | None found |
| Pennsylvania | None found |
| South Carolina | County vehicle property tax: you fill in |
| Tennessee | None found |
| Texas | None found |
| Utah | Age-based uniform fee (in lieu of property tax), passenger cars/light trucks/SUVs/vans: $110.00 |
| Virginia | Local personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly): you fill in |
| Washington | Sound Transit RTA motor vehicle excise tax (only inside the Sound Transit district): you fill in |
FAQ
Which states have a car property tax?
Of our states: California, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington (county or state, see the table).
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Estimates of government taxes and fees from official sources; your DMV or county calculates the final amount; not tax or legal advice. Every figure is taken from an official state page (quoted and dated in the sources) and can change. Dealer-set fees are not government fees. Exemptions are described, never applied for you: check the official rule and form.