Chesterfield County Tax Rates

Chesterfield County's real estate tax rate was $0.890 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025, per the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey. The general personal property tax rate was $3.35 per $100 (personal use vehicle rate may differ). The combined sales tax rate is 6.0% under the Central Virginia regional transportation district. Verify current adopted rates with Chesterfield County before making financial decisions.

Key Takeaways

  • Real estate tax rate: $0.890 per $100 of assessed value (tax year 2025 per Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey). Verify the current adopted rate with Chesterfield County. Additional special district levies may apply to some properties.
  • Vehicle personal property tax rate: $3.35 per $100 (general personal property rate, TY2025 per DOT survey). The Virginia DOT notes that vehicles may be classified as a separate class and taxed at a different rate. Confirm the current personal use vehicle rate with the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue.
  • PPTRA state relief applies to qualifying personal use vehicles on the first $20,000 of assessed value. The annual relief percentage is set by the county and changes each year. Contact the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue for the current-year rate.
  • Sales tax: 6.0%, the Central Virginia regional rate (4.3% state + 1.0% local + 0.7% Central Virginia transportation). Qualifying groceries: 1.0%.
  • Property tax due dates: verify current installment dates with Chesterfield County. Due dates vary by locality in Virginia.

Chesterfield County Tax Rates - At a Glance

Chesterfield County Current Tax Rates Summary
Tax Type Rate Notes
Real Estate Tax $0.890 per $100 Tax year 2025 per Virginia DOT survey; assessed at 100% fair market value; additional special district levies may apply; verify current rate
Vehicle Personal Property Tax $3.35 per $100 General personal property rate TY2025 per DOT survey; personal use vehicle rate may differ; PPTRA relief on first $20,000; verify current rate
Sales Tax 6.0% Central Virginia regional rate; qualifying groceries 1.0%

Real Estate Tax

Rate and Assessment

Chesterfield County's real estate tax rate was $0.890 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025, as reported in the Virginia Department of Transportation Local Tax Rates Survey. Chesterfield County is one of the largest counties by population in the Richmond metropolitan area and one of the more populous in the state. The rate is set annually by the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.

Additional special district levies (such as fire and rescue, utilities, or mosquito and forest pest management) may apply to properties in specific service districts, increasing the effective real estate tax rate for those properties. Confirm the total applicable rate for your specific property address with Chesterfield County.

Verification note: Rates are from the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey (tax year 2025). Verify the current adopted rate at chesterfield.gov or by contacting the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue before making financial decisions.

Exemptions and Relief Programs

Chesterfield County offers tax relief programs for qualifying senior citizens and disabled residents. Disabled veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled may qualify for a full real estate tax exemption on their primary residence under Code of Virginia § 58.1-3219.5. Contact the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue for current eligibility thresholds and application procedures.

Source: Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey TY2025 (pdfplumber extraction, direct from source).

Vehicle Personal Property Tax

Rate and Assessment Method

Chesterfield County's general personal property tax rate was $3.35 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025, as reported in the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey. Under Code of Virginia § 58.1-3503, localities assess vehicles using a recognized pricing guide (typically J.D. Power Clean Trade-In value) as of January 1 of the tax year.

Important note on rate classification: The Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey reports the general tangible personal property rate. The survey explicitly states that "certain items of property, including vehicles, may be considered separate classifications and may be taxed at a different tax rate." The current personal use vehicle rate in Chesterfield County may differ from the $3.35 general rate. Contact the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue to confirm the rate that applies to your vehicle.

PPTRA Relief

Virginia's Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA), Code of Virginia § 58.1-3524, provides partial state-funded relief on the first $20,000 of assessed value for qualifying personal use vehicles. Virginia distributes a fixed annual block grant of $950 million among all localities. Chesterfield County calculates its annual PPTRA relief percentage based on its share of that grant and the total qualifying vehicle assessed value in the county. This percentage changes each year as vehicle values and the county vehicle pool change.

PPTRA percentage pending official confirmation. Contact the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue or visit chesterfield.gov to confirm the current-year vehicle personal property tax rate and PPTRA relief percentage.

Rate source: Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey TY2025 (pdfplumber extraction, direct from source).

Sales Tax

Rate and Composition

The combined sales tax rate in Chesterfield County is 6.0%. Chesterfield County is within the Central Virginia regional transportation district, which adds a 0.7% regional levy on top of the 5.3% statewide base rate. This rate has been in effect since October 1, 2020, when the Central Virginia Transportation Authority levy took effect.

Chesterfield County Sales Tax Rate Breakdown
Component Rate
Virginia state rate 4.3%
Local rate 1.0%
Central Virginia regional transportation levy 0.7%
Combined rate 6.0%

Qualifying food and grocery items are subject to Virginia's reduced 1.0% state rate rather than the full 6.0% combined rate. The applicable rate for any transaction depends on the location of the sale. Virginia localities do not set their own sales tax rates independently; the 6.0% Chesterfield County rate is authorized by the Virginia General Assembly through Central Virginia Transportation Authority legislation.

Source: Virginia Department of Taxation - Retail Sales and Use Tax (tax.virginia.gov)

Virginia Tax Tools

Virginia Car Tax Calculator

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Virginia Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your Chesterfield County annual real estate tax based on assessed value.

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Virginia Sales Tax Calculator

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Neighboring Virginia Jurisdictions

Chesterfield County is part of the Greater Richmond region and borders the following Virginia jurisdictions.

For statewide context and a complete list of Virginia jurisdictions, see Virginia County Tax Rates.

Official Sources

  • Chesterfield County - Official Website
    Official source for Chesterfield County real estate tax rates, vehicle personal property tax rates, PPTRA relief percentages, assessment methods, and payment schedules.
    chesterfield.gov
  • Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey TY2025
    Official statewide survey of real estate and personal property tax rates for all Virginia localities, compiled annually by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
    tax.virginia.gov/local-tax-rates
  • Virginia Department of Taxation - Retail Sales and Use Tax
    Official source for Virginia sales tax rates by region, including the Central Virginia transportation district rate and the reduced grocery rate.
    tax.virginia.gov/retail-sales-and-use-tax
  • Code of Virginia § 58.1-3524 - Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA)
    Statutory authority for Virginia's vehicle personal property tax relief program.
    law.lis.virginia.gov - PPTRA statutory reference
  • Code of Virginia § 58.1-3503 - Assessment of Personal Property
    Statutory authority for vehicle assessment methodology in Virginia.
    law.lis.virginia.gov - § 58.1-3503

Tax rates are sourced from the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey (tax year 2025) and the Virginia Department of Taxation. Rates change annually - verify current figures with Chesterfield County before making financial decisions. Data last verified: April 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chesterfield County property tax rate?

Chesterfield County's real estate tax rate was $0.890 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025 per the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey. The rate is set annually by the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors. Additional special district levies may apply to some properties, increasing the effective rate. Verify the current adopted rate and any applicable special district levies at chesterfield.gov.

What is the Chesterfield County vehicle personal property tax rate?

Chesterfield County's general personal property rate was $3.35 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025 per the Virginia DOT survey. The personal use vehicle rate may differ because Virginia localities can classify vehicles as a separate property class with a different rate. PPTRA state relief applies to qualifying personal use vehicles. Contact the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue to confirm the current vehicle rate and PPTRA percentage.

What is the sales tax rate in Chesterfield County?

The combined sales tax rate in Chesterfield County is 6.0%: 4.3% Virginia state rate + 1.0% local rate + 0.7% Central Virginia regional transportation district levy (effective October 1, 2020). Qualifying food and grocery items are subject to the reduced 1.0% Virginia state rate. The 6.0% rate is set by the Virginia General Assembly.

Does Chesterfield County have special district levies in addition to the base real estate tax rate?

Chesterfield County may apply special district levies for services such as fire and rescue, utilities, or mosquito and forest pest management to properties located within specific service districts. These levies are added to the base real estate tax rate and vary by location. Verify whether any special district levies apply to your specific property address by contacting Chesterfield County or visiting chesterfield.gov.

How does PPTRA vehicle tax relief work in Chesterfield County?

Virginia's Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) provides partial state-funded relief on the first $20,000 of assessed value for qualifying personal use vehicles. Virginia distributes a fixed $950 million annual block grant among all localities. Chesterfield County calculates its annual relief percentage by dividing the county's share of that grant by the total qualifying vehicle value in the county. The percentage changes each year as vehicle values and the vehicle pool change. Vehicle value above $20,000 receives no state relief and is taxed at the full $3.35 rate. Contact the Chesterfield County Commissioner of the Revenue for the current year's confirmed PPTRA relief percentage.