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Washington County car sales tax: 6.45% to 7.08%
The rate in Washington County
- Vehicle sales tax in Washington County is not a single number — it runs from 6.45% to 7.08% depending on which city you register in. Most of the county is at 6.45%.
- That is above the 6.35% most Utah counties charge — about $35.00 more tax on a $35,000 car than the typical county in the state.
- 1 other county in Utah charge the same rate, out of 29.
Where the rate changes inside Washington County
- 7.08% — Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville, Washington.
- 6.78% — Hildale, Leeds, Rockville, Springdale, Virgin.
- 6.75% — Saint George, Ivins, Santa Clara.
- 6.45% — Central, Dammeron Valley, Enterprise, Gunlock, New Harmony, Pine Valley, Veyo.
- This is why a county-wide figure is not enough here: two addresses in Washington County can carry different tax on the same car. The calculator resolves it from your ZIP.
What a $35,000 car actually costs in Washington County
- Sales tax (6.45% — Central, Washington County) — $2,286.33
- Doc fee (typical) — $447.00
- Title fee — $6.00
- State registration fees — $72.50
- Age-based uniform fee (in place of property tax) — $50.00
- License plate fee and postage (est.) — $14.75
- Highway corridor preservation fee — $10.00
- Temporary permit (est.) — $6.00
- Out the door — $37,892.58 on a $35,000 used car, before any down payment or financing.
Charges that apply only in Washington County
- Highway corridor preservation fee — $10.00. A county fee of $10 on each registration in Box Elder, Davis, Iron, Morgan, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Washington and Weber counties. Counties may set it up to $10. (Utah Code 41-1a-1222; DMV Registration Taxes & Fees)
- These apply in Washington County specifically and not across the rest of Utah, so a statewide estimate will miss them.
ZIP codes in Washington County
- 84722, 84725, 84733, 84737, 84738, 84745, 84746, 84757, 84763, 84765, 84767, 84770, 84771, 84774, 84779, 84780, 84781, 84782, 84783, 84784, 84790, 84791.
- Any of these resolves to Washington County in the calculator, at whichever of the county's rates applies to that ZIP.
Washington County against nearby counties
- Beaver County is 6.35% — $35.00 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Washington County.
- Carbon County is 6.35% — $35.00 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Washington County.
- Tooele County is 6.6% — $52.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Washington County.
- Box Elder County is 6.65% — $70.00 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Washington County.
- Worth knowing in Utah: the rate follows the DEALERSHIP, not your address, so buying from a dealer in Sanpete County is what would get you its lower rate — not moving there.
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Common questions
Why is the car sales tax different in parts of Washington County?
Cities inside the county can levy their own rate on top of the county and state rate, so the combined figure changes at the city line. In Washington County it ranges from 6.45% to 7.08%.
Are there extra car fees in Washington County?
Yes — 1 charge applies here that does not apply statewide. The amounts and the statute behind each are listed above.
What is the car sales tax rate in Washington County?
It ranges from 6.45% to 7.08% depending on the city; most of the county is 6.45%.
How much is tax and fees on a $35,000 car in Washington County?
About $2,892.58 on top of the price, bringing it to roughly $37,892.58 out the door. The breakdown is above.
Elsewhere in Utah
Uintah County
6.45% on a vehicle purchase
Beaver County
6.35% on a vehicle purchase
Carbon County
6.35% on a vehicle purchase
Duchesne County
6.35% on a vehicle purchase
Emery County
6.35% on a vehicle purchase
Full Utah out-the-door guide
Rates, doc fees, registration and title for the whole state
How Utah sales tax works
What sits in the taxable amount, and how the rate is sourced