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Personal Property Tax Relief Percentage for 2026
Charlottesville
Summary
Car owners get state-funded relief again this year: 100% off for cheaper vehicles, 31% off the first $20,000 of value for the rest. The money comes from a fixed $3.5 million state grant.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $3.5 million in state grant money offsets car taxes for qualifying vehicle owners.
✅Who benefits
Owners of qualifying vehicles — especially those with cars worth $1,500 or less, who pay no personal property tax at all.
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