Vehicle License Tax

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Payment of a local vehicle license tax is required if you are a resident of the Town of Blacksburg and you own a vehicle.

Tax Rates

Vehicle Type Fee
Automobile

$25

Truck

$25

Truck over 10,000 lbs                     Fee
(one year decals only)
Gross Weight
10,000 - 25,000

$35

25,001 - 40,000

$175

40,001 - 55,000

$350

55,001 - 70,000

$700

70,001 - 80,000

$837.50

Motorcycle

$12.50

For Hire (4000 lbs or less)

29.50

For Hire (over 4000 lbs)

$34.50


Cash, Check, Visa, Master Card, and Hokie Passport accepted.

Refunds

If you are moving to another locality, then you will be eligible for a prorated refund if

1. You make a statement that the vehicle will no longer be garaged in town, and
2. You provide a mailing address for the refund, and the reason why.

Mail the statement to:

Financial Services
PO Box 90003
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9003

Questions about Vehicle Taxes:  e-mail:  TOBiRET@blacksburg.gov

Download the Local Vehicle Tax License Refund Form (PDF)

Vehicle License Taxes are due 4/14/2023.  

For more information, call 540-961-1105.

Contactless payments can be made online at blacksburg.gov/payments or by clicking on the link below.

Pay the vehicle license tax online using a Visa or MasterCard

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