Valle del Cauca Vehicle Tax 2026: Dates and Payment
Valle del Cauca’s 2026 vehicle-tax deadline depended on the plate number. The deadlines were 30 April, 29 May and 30 June 2026. (Valle del Cauca’s official calendar)
What it is
Vehicle tax is an annual tax on ownership or possession. It does not replace mandatory insurance or the ownership-transfer process.
Who it applies to
In general, the owner or possessor of a taxable vehicle registered in Valle del Cauca pays. This includes private cars and motorcycles over 125 cc, with exceptions. The owner’s nationality does not change this test. (Ley 488 de 1998)
See buying and transferring a car for vehicle checks and national traffic registry (RUNT) registration.
Steps to pay online
- Open the Vehículos Valle information portal.
- Select the option to generate the tax assessment.
- Enter the plate in the vehicle-tax portal (Vehículos Valle).
- Select the owner’s ID type.
- Enter the ID number.
- Look up the 2026 tax.
- Check the details and generate the assessment.
- Choose an available payment method.
- Save the assessment and receipt.
Costs, tax base and 2026 rates
The tax base is the vehicle’s assessed value. Resolution 20253040048935, articles 2 and 3 sets the 2026 tables. The lookup uses make, line, engine size, model year and other relevant features. Check the Ministry of Transport tables. Do not use an advertised sale price.
| Private-car tax base in 2026 | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to COP 57,349,000 | 1.5% |
| Over COP 57,349,000 through COP 129,032,000 | 2.5% |
| Over COP 129,032,000 | 3.5% |
Decree 1457 of 2025 sets the 2026 bands.
Motorcycles over 125 cc have a 1.5% rate. Electric vehicles have a 1% cap. Law 488, article 145 sets special rules for vehicles dedicated to fuel gas.
The official calendar sets the deadlines without penalties or interest. Both charges may apply later. The portal guidance distinguishes penalties by procedure and notice received. Request the current assessment. Do not use another department’s penalty amount.
The late-interest rate changes. In general, Tax Statute article 635 uses a daily rate based on the consumer-credit usury rate set by the Superintendencia Financiera, minus two percentage points. Exceptions apply. Ask Hacienda for the rates applicable to each period of delay.
Documents for foreign owners
Have the plate, owner ID and vehicle registration card ready. Use the details recorded for the vehicle. The valuation resolution, article 3 distinguishes missing vehicle data from a disputed value. If missing registration-card data prevents a table lookup, the rule requires a certificate from the registering traffic office. The data must be checked against the sale invoice or import declaration. A missing line or version in both the card and migrated records has a separate evidence rule. Hacienda may use the invoice, import declaration or an importer or assembler certificate. Ask Hacienda which route applies.
For a foreigner ID card or passport, confirm the recorded ID type with Hacienda. The public lookup does not confirm that every foreign ID works for every procedure. Do not change the number to force a match.
The Ministry explains the RUNT lookup by plate and owner ID. It helps check vehicle records. It does not replace the tax bill.
2026 deadlines and discounts
Checked October 25, 2026.
| Payment route | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Plate numbers 000 to 333 | 30 April 2026 |
| Plate numbers 334 to 666 | 29 May 2026 |
| Plate numbers 667 to 999 | 30 June 2026 |
| Motorcycles over 125 cc | 30 June 2026 |
The calendar allowed filing and payment through those dates without penalties or interest. It uses the full numeric part of the plate. It does not use only the last digit. All deadlines have passed.
Common mistakes
Using another department’s calendar can leave an overdue payment. An assessment is not a payment receipt. A rejected lookup does not prove that no tax is due. Ask Hacienda about any mismatch.
Exceptions
Law 488 excludes motorcycles up to 125 cc and certain vehicles and machines. New vehicles and imports have separate tax-base and timing rules. Armored and classic vehicles have special valuation rules. Check the classification before using the table.
The opened calendar does not publish a general early-payment discount for 2026. The portal describes debt payment agreements. Installments require an agreement with the department; they are not an automatic calendar for all vehicles. Debt relief is separate from a current-year tax discount.
Sources
Official sources checked on 25 October 2026.
- Valle del Cauca: 2026 rates and dates
- Vehículos Valle: information and payment access
- Valle del Cauca: common questions
- Valle del Cauca: payment portal
- MinTransporte: Resolución 20253040048935
- MinTransporte: 2026 valuation tables
- Law 488 of 1998: articles 138 to 148
- Decree 1457 of 2025: 2026 rates
- Tax Statute: articles 634 and 635
- MinTransporte: official RUNT portal
Educational information, not legal or tax advice. Ask a Colombian lawyer or accountant for your case.
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Frequently asked questions
Which plates had the 30 April 2026 deadline?
Plates from 000 to 333, using the full numeric part.
When was Valle del Cauca’s motorcycle tax due?
Motorcycles over 125 cc had a deadline of 30 June 2026.
Can I split the tax into installments myself?
The portal describes payment agreements with the department. Making partial payments alone does not create an agreement or change the deadline.
Can a foreign owner look up the tax?
Have the plate and the ID recorded for the owner ready. Ask Hacienda how to look up a foreigner ID card or passport.
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