City of Alexandria Mails 2026 Personal Property Tax Bills

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2026

The City of Alexandria has mailed 2026 Personal Property Tax Bills to all registered vehicle owners, with payment due on or before Monday, October 5, 2026. The 2026 personal property tax rate remains the same as last year at $5.33 per $100 of assessed valuation.

City Council continues to prioritize the amount of State Car Tax Relief applied to vehicles with lower assessments. Beginning in 2022, any qualifying personal use vehicle assessed at $5,000 and below receives 100% Tax Relief. The City mails $0.00 due tax bills where applicable, so vehicle owners are aware of the relief they are receiving. The $0.00 due tax bills are for information only and should not be returned in the payment envelopes.

For comprehensive information regarding vehicle personal property taxes, please visit alexandriava.gov/CarTax.

Late payment penalty and interest will be assessed on all personal property taxes that are not paid or postmarked by the due date. Late payment penalty of 10% of the tax plus late filing penalty, or $10, whichever is greater will be assessed if not paid by October 5, 2026. An additional 15% penalty will be assessed (for a total penalty of 25%, or $10, whichever is greater) if paid after November 4, 2026. Interest accrues at an annual rate of 10% the first year and 5% each year thereafter.

The Code of Virginia doesn't allow for waiver of tax, penalty, or interest due to inability to pay or failure to receive a tax bill. Vehicle owners who have not received a personal property tax bill in the mail should contact the City's Treasury Division at [email protected], or call 703.746.4800, Option 2, to request a bill before October 5.

The Finance Department is open to assist taxpayers during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, vehicle owners are encouraged to use one of the City's convenient and contact-free payment options, which are available 24 hours per day.

• Online: Payments can be made online by credit card (fee applies) or eCheck (no fee) at alexandriava.gov/Payments.
• By Mail: Checks or money orders can be mailed to: City of Alexandria, P.O. Box 34710, Alexandria, VA 22334-0710.
• 24-Hour Pitt Street Drop Box: Checks or money orders may be placed in the drop box at 100 North Pitt Street 24 hours per day. Payments must be in the drop box by midnight on October 5, 2026, to be considered on time.
• In Person: At the West End Finance Office, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 2011, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information on vehicle personal property tax registration, late filing penalties, address changes, assessments, the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (State Car Tax Relief) or appeals, please contact [email protected]. For information on payments or late payment penalties and interest, please contact [email protected]. For information on delinquent taxes or delinquent collection actions, please contact [email protected]. Please note that prior year delinquencies may have been placed with the City's private collection agency, Nationwide Credit Company (NCC). NCC can be reached at 703.840.7524.

Vehicle owners can also contact the Department of Finance concerning taxes by phone at 703.746.4800.

With the closure of City Hall in January 2026, residents will need to go to our West End Finance Office at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 2011, for in-person assistance and payments. Our Old Town tax offices are closed for walk-in services, except for appointment only meetings with the Real Estate Division (email [email protected]).

Si necesita ayuda en Español, por favor llame al 311 o 703.746.4311 (Alex311).