Hampton, VA Tax Rates

Hampton's real estate tax rate was $1.150 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025, per the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey. The general personal property tax rate was $4.500 per $100 (personal use vehicle rate may differ). The combined sales tax rate is 6.0% under the Hampton Roads regional transportation district. Verify current adopted rates with the City of Hampton before making financial decisions.

Key Takeaways

  • Real estate tax rate: $1.150 per $100 of assessed value (tax year 2025 per Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey). Verify the current adopted rate with the City of Hampton.
  • Vehicle personal property tax rate: $4.500 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 Hampton 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 city and changes each year. Contact the Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue for the current-year rate.
  • Sales tax: 6.0%, the Hampton Roads regional rate (4.3% state + 1.0% local + 0.7% Hampton Roads transportation). Qualifying groceries: 1.0%.
  • Property and vehicle tax due dates: verify current dates with the City of Hampton. Due dates vary by locality in Virginia.

Hampton Tax Rates - At a Glance

Hampton Current Tax Rates Summary
Tax Type Rate Notes
Real Estate Tax $1.150 per $100 Tax year 2025 per Virginia DOT survey; assessed at 100% fair market value; verify current rate with City of Hampton
Vehicle Personal Property Tax $4.500 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% Hampton Roads regional rate; qualifying groceries 1.0%

Real Estate Tax

Rate and Assessment

Hampton's real estate tax rate was $1.150 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025, as reported in the Virginia Department of Transportation Local Tax Rates Survey. Hampton is an independent city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, located on the Virginia Peninsula between the James River and Chesapeake Bay. As an independent city under Virginia law, Hampton is a fully separate taxing jurisdiction from any surrounding county. The real estate tax rate is set annually by Hampton City Council.

Hampton assesses real property at 100% of fair market value. Property owners who disagree with their assessed value may appeal through the City of Hampton assessment appeals process. Hampton's real estate rate of $1.150/$100 is higher than nearby Newport News ($1.180/$100 TY2025) and Virginia Beach ($0.970/$100 TY2025) and within the range typical of Hampton Roads independent cities.

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

Exemptions and Relief Programs

Hampton 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 Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue for current eligibility thresholds and application procedures.

Source: Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey TY2025 (pdfplumber extraction, direct from source). Data last verified: April 2026.

Vehicle Personal Property Tax

Rate and Assessment Method

Hampton's general personal property tax rate was $4.500 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 DOT 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 Hampton may differ from the $4.500 general rate. Contact the Hampton 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. Hampton calculates its annual PPTRA relief percentage based on its share of that grant and the total qualifying vehicle assessed value in the city. This percentage changes each year.

PPTRA percentage pending official confirmation. Contact the Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue or visit hampton.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 Hampton is 6.0%. Hampton is within the Hampton Roads transportation district, which adds a 0.7% regional levy on top of the 5.3% statewide base rate. Hampton shares this 6.0% rate with Newport News, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and other Hampton Roads localities.

Hampton Sales Tax Rate Breakdown
Component Rate
Virginia state rate 4.3%
Local rate 1.0%
Hampton Roads 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. Virginia localities do not set their own sales tax rates; the 6.0% Hampton rate is authorized by the Virginia General Assembly through Hampton Roads transportation authority legislation.

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

Virginia Tax Tools

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Neighboring Virginia Jurisdictions

Hampton is an independent city on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads region. It shares the peninsula with Newport News and is part of the broader Hampton Roads metropolitan area with the following jurisdictions.

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

Official Sources

  • City of Hampton - Official Website
    Official source for Hampton real estate tax rates, vehicle personal property tax rates, PPTRA relief percentages, assessment methods, and payment schedules.
    hampton.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 Hampton Roads transportation district 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 the City of Hampton before making financial decisions. Data last verified: April 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hampton property tax rate?

Hampton's real estate tax rate was $1.150 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025 per the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey. The rate is set annually by Hampton City Council. Verify the current adopted rate at hampton.gov.

What is the Hampton vehicle personal property tax rate?

Hampton's general personal property rate was $4.500 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 on the first $20,000 of assessed value. Contact the Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue to confirm the current vehicle rate and PPTRA percentage.

What is the sales tax rate in Hampton, VA?

The combined sales tax rate in Hampton is 6.0%: 4.3% Virginia state rate + 1.0% local rate + 0.7% Hampton Roads regional transportation district levy. 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.

Is Hampton City its own taxing jurisdiction separate from surrounding counties?

Yes. Hampton is an independent city under Virginia law, which means it is a fully separate taxing jurisdiction and is not part of any surrounding county. Hampton sets its own real estate and personal property tax rates independently. This is a unique feature of Virginia's local government structure: independent cities are distinct from counties even when geographically adjacent.

How does Hampton's property tax rate compare to other Hampton Roads cities?

Based on tax year 2025 rates from the Virginia DOT survey, Hampton's real estate rate of $1.150/$100 is higher than Virginia Beach ($0.970/$100) and Chesapeake ($1.010/$100), comparable to Newport News ($1.180/$100), and lower than Norfolk ($1.230/$100). All figures are TY2025 general nominal rates from the DOT survey - verify current adopted rates with each city's Commissioner of the Revenue.