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Local tax

Town of Cape Charles

Town · in Northampton County. Rates below were read out of the locality’s own ordinance or its own finance page, compiled September 2026.

Sales & use tax
6.3%1% school construction add-on
Meals tax
5.5%
Lodging tax
4%
Admissions tax
3%The headline rate is capped, or reaches only certain venues.
Flat lodging charge
$1.00Per room, per night, on top of the percentage.

What a bill comes to

On a $100 restaurant check in Town of Cape Charles, tax is $11.80 — 6.3% sales plus 5.5% meals, 11.8% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $11.30 — 6.3% sales plus 4% lodging, plus the $1.00 flat charge.

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