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Car sales tax in Washington County, Tennessee: 9.5%
The rate in Washington County
- Vehicle sales tax in Washington County is 9.5%, covering all 12 ZIP codes in the county.
- That is below the 9.75% most Tennessee counties charge — about $87.50 less tax on a $35,000 car than the typical county in the state.
- 8 other counties in Tennessee charge the same rate, out of 95.
What a $35,000 car actually costs in Washington County
- Sales tax (7% state + 2.5% local on first $1,600 — Johnson City, Washington County) — $2,538.44
- State single article tax (2.75% on $1,600 to $3,200) — $44.00
- Doc fee (typical) — $692.00
- Title fee — $14.00
- Registration and plate — $26.50
- County clerk fee — $2.50
- Temporary tag (est.) — $8.50
- Out the door — $38,325.94 on a $35,000 used car, before any down payment or financing.
Cities and towns in Washington County
- Johnson City, Chuckey, Fall Branch, Jonesborough, Limestone, Mountain Home, Telford — all at 9.5%.
ZIP codes in Washington County
- 37601, 37602, 37604, 37605, 37614, 37615, 37641, 37656, 37659, 37681, 37684, 37690.
- Any of these resolves to Washington County in the calculator at 9.5%.
Washington County against nearby counties
- Cheatham County is 9.25% — $87.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Washington County.
- Claiborne County is 9.25% — $87.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Washington County.
- Shelby County is 9.75% — $87.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Washington County.
- This follows where you REGISTER, not where the dealer is, so a lower rate nearby only helps if you actually live there. It is not something you can choose at the dealership.
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Common questions
What is the car sales tax rate in Washington County?
9.5% on a vehicle purchase, combining the Tennessee state rate with the local rate.
How much is tax and fees on a $35,000 car in Washington County?
About $3,325.94 on top of the price, bringing it to roughly $38,325.94 out the door. The breakdown is above.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
Montgomery County
9.5% on a vehicle purchase
Roane County
9.5% on a vehicle purchase
Cheatham County
9.25% on a vehicle purchase
Claiborne County
9.25% on a vehicle purchase
Fayette County
9.25% on a vehicle purchase
Full Tennessee out-the-door guide
Rates, doc fees, registration and title for the whole state
How Tennessee sales tax works
What sits in the taxable amount, and how the rate is sourced