Local tax
Newport News
Independent city. Rates below were read out of the locality’s own ordinance or its own finance page, compiled September 2026.
- Sales & use tax
- 6%Hampton Roads (+0.7%)
- Meals tax
- 7.5%
- Lodging tax
- 9%
- Admissions tax
- 10%
- Flat lodging charge
- $1.00Per room, per night, on top of the percentage.
What a bill comes to
On a $100 restaurant check in Newport News, tax is $13.50 — 6% sales plus 7.5% meals, 13.5% in all. On a $100 one-night room it is $16.00 — 6% sales plus 9% lodging, plus the $1.00 flat charge.
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