York County, VA Tax Rates

York County's real estate tax rate was $0.780 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025, per the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey - one of the lower rates on the Virginia Peninsula. The general personal property tax rate was $4.000 per $100 (personal use vehicle rate may differ). The combined sales tax rate is 7.0% - the Historic Triangle rate shared with James City County and the City of Williamsburg. Verify current adopted rates with York County before making financial decisions.

Key Takeaways

  • Real estate tax rate: $0.780 per $100 of assessed value (tax year 2025 per Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey). Verify the current adopted rate with York County.
  • Vehicle personal property tax rate: $4.000 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 York 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 York County Commissioner of the Revenue for the current-year rate.
  • Sales tax: 7.0%, the Historic Triangle rate (4.3% state + 1.0% local + 0.7% Hampton Roads transportation + 1.0% Historic Triangle additional levy). This is the highest sales tax tier in Virginia. Qualifying groceries: 1.0%.
  • Property and vehicle tax due dates: verify current dates with York County. Due dates vary by locality in Virginia.
  • No county district levies are listed for York County in the Virginia DOT TY2025 district levy table.

York County Tax Rates - At a Glance

York County Current Tax Rates Summary
Tax Type Rate Notes
Real Estate Tax $0.780 per $100 Tax year 2025 per Virginia DOT survey; assessed at 100% fair market value; verify current rate with York County
Vehicle Personal Property Tax $4.000 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 7.0% Historic Triangle rate; qualifying groceries 1.0%

Real Estate Tax

Rate and Assessment

York County's real estate tax rate was $0.780 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025, as reported in the Virginia Department of Transportation Local Tax Rates Survey. York County is located on the lower Virginia Peninsula, bordered by James City County to the west and Newport News to the southeast. The county seat is Yorktown, site of the American Revolutionary War's decisive final battle. The real estate tax rate is set annually by the York County Board of Supervisors.

York County assesses real property at 100% of fair market value. Among nearby Peninsula jurisdictions, York County's rate of $0.780/$100 is slightly lower than James City County ($0.830/$100) and substantially lower than Newport News ($1.180/$100) and Hampton ($1.150/$100). The City of Williamsburg, which is completely surrounded by James City County geographically but is a separate independent city, has the lowest rate in the cluster at $0.620/$100.

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

Exemptions and Relief Programs

York County offers real estate 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 York 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). Data last verified: April 2026.

Vehicle Personal Property Tax

Rate and Assessment Method

York County's general personal property tax rate was $4.000 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 York County may differ from the $4.000 general rate. Contact the York 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. York 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.

PPTRA percentage pending official confirmation. Contact the York County Commissioner of the Revenue or visit yorkcounty.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 York County is 7.0%. York County is in the Historic Triangle sales tax zone, which carries the highest combined sales tax rate in Virginia. The 7.0% rate includes both the 0.7% Hampton Roads regional transportation levy and an additional 1.0% Historic Triangle levy, stacked on top of the 5.3% statewide base rate. James City County and the City of Williamsburg share this same 7.0% rate. The rate is higher than the 6.0% rate that applies in most of Hampton Roads.

York County Sales Tax Rate Breakdown
Component Rate
Virginia state rate 4.3%
Local rate 1.0%
Hampton Roads regional transportation levy 0.7%
Historic Triangle additional levy 1.0%
Combined rate 7.0%

Qualifying food and grocery items are subject to Virginia's reduced 1.0% state rate rather than the full 7.0% combined rate. Virginia localities do not set their own sales tax rates; the Historic Triangle rate is authorized by the Virginia General Assembly.

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

Virginia Tax Tools

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Neighboring Virginia Jurisdictions

York County is located on the lower Virginia Peninsula, bordered by James City County and Newport News. The City of Williamsburg is a separate independent city that lies within James City County geographically.

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

Official Sources

  • York County - Official Website
    Official source for York County real estate tax rates, vehicle personal property tax rates, PPTRA relief percentages, assessment methods, and payment schedules.
    yorkcounty.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 and Historic Triangle levy.
    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 York County before making financial decisions. Data last verified: April 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the York County property tax rate?

York County's real estate tax rate was $0.780 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025 per the Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey. The rate is set annually by the York County Board of Supervisors. Verify the current adopted rate at yorkcounty.gov.

What is the York County vehicle personal property tax rate?

York County's general personal property rate was $4.000 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 York County Commissioner of the Revenue to confirm the current vehicle rate and PPTRA percentage.

What is the sales tax rate in York County, VA?

The combined sales tax rate in York County is 7.0%: 4.3% Virginia state rate + 1.0% local rate + 0.7% Hampton Roads regional transportation levy + 1.0% Historic Triangle additional levy. York County is in the Historic Triangle sales tax zone, the highest combined sales tax tier in Virginia, along with James City County and the City of Williamsburg. Qualifying food and grocery items are subject to the reduced 1.0% Virginia state rate.

How does York County compare to James City County on property taxes?

Based on tax year 2025 rates from the Virginia DOT survey: York County $0.780 per $100, James City County $0.830 per $100, City of Williamsburg $0.620 per $100, Newport News $1.180 per $100, Hampton $1.150 per $100. York County's rate is slightly lower than James City County's rate and substantially lower than the Hampton Roads independent cities. All figures are TY2025 general nominal rates - verify current adopted rates with each jurisdiction's Commissioner of the Revenue.

Does York County have any special tax districts?

The Virginia DOT Local Tax Rates Survey TY2025 does not list any county district levies for York County in Table 4 (District Levies). The county's general real estate and personal property rates apply county-wide as reported. Contact York County directly for any local service district or special assessment information not captured in the DOT survey.