States With No Annual Vehicle Property Tax

2026

Complete list of states that do NOT levy an annual personal-property tax on vehicles in 2026. Saves owners of newer or higher-value cars hundreds of dollars per year.

Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Listed alphabetically (no value-based annual vehicle tax)

A state qualifies if it does NOT levy an annual ad-valorem (value-based) personal-property tax on personally-owned passenger vehicles. Excludes one-time sales/use tax at purchase and annual registration fees (which all 50 states charge in some form). Sourced from Tax Foundation 2026 state-by-state vehicle property tax report.

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    Alaska

    Alaska — No state vehicle property tax. Annual registration fees are flat ($100 for passenger cars, $150 for commercial) regardless of vehicle value.

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    Delaware

    Delaware — No annual vehicle tax. 4.25% one-time document fee at title transfer and flat $40 annual registration fee.

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    Florida

    Florida — No annual vehicle property tax. Initial registration fee $225 + annual ~$28-46. 6% sales tax at purchase only.

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  4. 4

    Hawaii

    Hawaii — No vehicle property tax. Annual registration weight tax (1.75¢-2.5¢ per pound depending on county) + state $45 fee. High weight tax for trucks softens the no-property-tax advantage.

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    Idaho

    Idaho — No vehicle property tax. Annual registration fee tiered by vehicle age: $69 (0-2 years), $57 (3-6), $45 (7+). Flat structure favors older vehicles.

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    Illinois

    Illinois — No vehicle property tax. Annual registration fee $151 standard + $251 EV surcharge. Was $101 prior to 2020 Rebuild Illinois capital bill.

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    Maryland

    Maryland — No annual vehicle tax. Title fee $100 + annual registration $135 (under 3,700 lbs) or $187 (over). EVs add a flat $250 fee starting 2026 to offset gas tax shortfall.

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    New Jersey

    New Jersey — No vehicle property tax. Annual registration $35-84 by weight + $4 inspection fee + $290 annual EV fee starting 2026.

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    New Mexico

    New Mexico — No vehicle property tax. Registration $27-62 by weight, plus county and city add-ons. EVs add $50-100/year.

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    New York

    New York — No vehicle property tax. Annual registration $26-140 by weight (CPI-indexed) + $50 NYC supplemental + $1.50 vehicle safety fee.

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    North Dakota

    North Dakota — No vehicle property tax. Registration $49-274 by weight; reduces 5% per year of vehicle age until reaching minimum.

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    Ohio

    Ohio — No vehicle property tax. Flat $34.50 annual registration + permissive county/local taxes ($5-30) + $200 EV/PHEV fee.

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    Oregon

    Oregon — No vehicle property tax. Biennial registration $122-152, no sales tax at purchase, but 0.5% Vehicle Privilege Tax on dealer sales of new vehicles.

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    Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania — No vehicle property tax. $42 annual registration + $84 emissions inspection (in covered counties) + $90 EV fee proposed for 2026 not yet enacted.

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    South Dakota

    South Dakota — No vehicle property tax. Annual registration $25-130 by weight; declines as vehicle ages.

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    Tennessee

    Tennessee — No annual vehicle tax. Registration $23.75-34 + Wheel Tax $50-75 in many counties (Davidson/Williamson) — effectively a flat county tax.

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    Texas

    Texas — No state vehicle property tax. $50.75 base registration + $7.50-1,000 inspection (county-varied) + 6.25% sales tax at purchase only. EVs add $200/year.

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    Utah

    Utah — No vehicle property tax — replaced with a flat Uniform Fee in 2007 ($10-150 by age). Avoids ad-valorem complexity while preserving age-based depreciation.

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    Vermont

    Vermont — No vehicle property tax. $76 annual registration ($132 if over 6,099 lbs).

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    Washington

    Washington — No state vehicle property tax. Annual registration $30 base + Regional Transit Authority MVET (0.3% of value, only in Sound Transit counties).

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Methodology note: This listicle is curated based on Q1 2026 data verified against each state's Department of Revenue + Tax Foundation 50-state reports. Rankings reflect tax structure and are not investment advice. Cost of living, employment opportunities, climate, and personal preferences should also factor into relocation decisions.