The city of Charlottesville, Virginia imposes various taxes in order to generate revenue for the city. Each year, all real estate and personal property located in the city is assessed and taxed for property taxes.

In addition to the state sales and use tax, Charlottesville collects an additional 1% local retail sales tax.

A transient occupancy tax of 6% of the amount charged for hotel or motel accommodations is imposed. This tax is reported and remitted monthly to the city treasurer.

Charlottesville imposes a meal tax on all meals purchased in the city. The tax rate on meals is 4%, and this tax is managed by the Commissioner of Revenue.

The short-term rental tax of 1% is reported and paid quarterly to the Commissioner of Revenue for the city. The city also imposes a cigarette tax of 35 cents per pack. Everyone with telephone service pays the enhanced emergency telephone tax of $1.50 per access line per month.

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