What is a wheelage tax?
A wheelage tax is one levied by a metropolitan county board of commissioners on qualifying vehicles kept in their county. The counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott and Washington levy a $5 wheelage tax on all vehicles kept in their county that are required by law to be registered annually. Motorcycles and trailers are exempt. (Reference: Minnesota Statutes, section 163). If you have questions about wheelage tax please call 651-215-1014. Top Do I have to pay the wheelage tax if I live in Ramsey County but work in Anoka County? No. The tax is based on where the vehicle is kept, not parked during the course of the day. Kept means where a vehicle is ordinarily or routinely stored, located, or parked during non-business hours or when not in use in the course of general transportation. Usually, this is your place of residence. Top Is the wheelage tax due if I keep my vehicle at my cabin up north? No. You will need to indicate on your renewal the county in which the vehicle is kept. Top Ca
