Commissioner of Revenue

Motor Vehicle & Personal Property Taxation

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR CHESAPEAKE RESIDENTS

This information is intended to be a ready reference and to answer some of the more frequently asked questions pertaining to personal property taxation and motor vehicle registration.

1. What is generally considered personal property for taxation purposes?
   
   
2. How is the amount of tax to be levied on personal property determined?
   
   
3. How is personal property assessed?
   
   
4. What personal property is prorated?
   
   
5. What does proration of personal property taxes mean?
   
   
6. Where may local tax returns be filed?
   
   
7. If I move out of Chesapeake during the tax year or sell my motor vehicle during the tax year, am I eligible for a refund of the personal property tax paid?
   
   
8. If my vehicle is damaged during the tax year, will the tax be prorated?
   
   
9. What is “Filing by Exception”?
   
   
10. When will I receive the Return of Tangible Personal Property form?
    
    
11. When must I return this form?
    
    
12. If all the pre-printed information is correct, do I need to return this form?
    
    
13. What changes or updates must I make to the information shown on the form?
    
    
14. If I have moved out of Chesapeake, do I still need to file this form?
    
    
15. What is the filing deadline for reporting personal property other than vehicles?
    
    
16. When is my personal property tax payment due?
    
    
17. When selling or disposing of a motor vehicle or trailer, do I need to notify anyone?
    
    
18. What are my tax obligations if I am an active duty military person maintaining Chesapeake as my legal residence?
    
    
19. As an active duty member of the military, would I be taxed for personal property in Chesapeake if I maintained a legal domicile in a state other than Virginia?
    
    
20. How does the City of Chesapeake determine the tax exempt status of military service personnel?
    
    
21. What vehicles are eligible for tax relief?
    
    
22. Are disabled veterans eligible for relief on personal property tax?
    
    
23. Are persons who have motor vehicles specially equipped eligible for relief on personal property tax?
    
    

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The information in this section is intended to be a ready reference and to answer some of the more frequently asked questions pertaining to personal property taxation and motor vehicle registration.

Additional information about assessments and taxes may be obtained by contacting:

Email:	Phone:
Personal Property Assessment	(757) 382-6730
Business Property Assessment	(757) 382-6739
Real Estate Assessment	(757) 382-6235
Business License	(757) 382-6738
Tax Payments	(757) 382-6281