Vehicles

The Arlington County Commissioner of Revenue (COR) is responsible for discovering and assessing all vehicles regularly parked or garaged in Arlington County.

Vehicle Personal Property Tax Assessments

The Arlington County’s Office of the Commissioner of Revenue bases the annual tax assessments for motor vehicles garaged in Arlington County on the “Clean Loan Value" in the January [of the tax year] edition of the “J.D. Power (formally NADA Guides)”, which is published every January.

Vehicle Tax Relief (PPTRA)

The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 (PPTRA) provides tax relief for vehicles locally registered within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Vehicle Personal Property Tax Estimator

Use this tool to estimate your Arlington County vehicle personal property tax.

Registering a Vehicle

The Arlington County Code provides two different deadlines for notifying the Commissioner of Revenue that a vehicle is newly located in Arlington on a regular basis.

Reporting Vehicle Changes

The vehicle personal property tax year is from January 1 to December 31. Vehicles are assessed based on the number of months they have a taxable status in Arlington.

Vehicle Personal Property Tax Exemptions

Vehicle Personal Property Tax Exemptions eligibility.

Pay Vehicle Personal Property Tax

Use CAPP to register your vehicle or make changes

DMV Select

Located at Bozman Government Center at Window 218. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., except holidays.

Report a Vehicle

The Commissioner of Revenue’s Taxpayer Improvement Program Service (TIPS) identifies and collects taxes from apparent tax evaders, including those who evade vehicle personal property taxes. You can report a vehicle online, by phone, or mail.

$100 Tax on Vehicles Failing to Display Virginia License Plates

The tax will be imposed on vehicles registered with Arlington County that have out of state license plates.

Vehicle Valuation Personal Property Tax Appeals

Considering filing an official valuation appeal?
You can find information about the legal basis for Uniform Assessments, and the Vehicle Valuation Appeals Process here.

Residential Permit Parking

Learn about Residential Permit Parking (RPP) and how to apply.