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Do you own a car? What is its value? Recently, Mexico City approved an extension for the vehicle tax (tenencia) exemption for vehicles of a certain price, with the aim of supporting the economy of Mexican households. How much is it? We will tell you what the new limit is and the requirements you must meet.
If you have a car registered in Mexico City, one of the questions you ask yourself the most is whether you still have to pay the vehicle tax or if you can get a 100% discount. The answer depends mainly on how much the vehicle is worth, but also on other tax requirements.
What is the maximum value of a car to avoid paying the vehicle tax in Mexico City in 2026?
The maximum value is 638,000 pesos, meaning that private cars whose total value does not exceed that amount can access the 100% vehicle tax subsidy, provided they meet the other requirements established by the capital's Secretariat of Administration and Finance.
This change is relevant because, for years, the limit had been 250,000 pesos. The Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM) highlighted the approval of the reform that eliminates the vehicle tax payment for vehicles valued up to 638,000 pesos.
Congressman Jesús Sesma pointed out that the provision expands access to this tax benefit for a greater number of motorists. The goal is to prevent the increase in vehicle prices over time from causing them to lose the exemption.
What are the requirements to obtain the 100% discount on the vehicle tax?
To access the 2026 Mexico City vehicle tax subsidy, these conditions must primarily be met:
- El vehículo no debe exceder los 638 mil pesos incluido el IVA
- No tener adeudos de tenencias de años pasados
- Contar con tarjeta de circulación vigente
- Cubrir el costo del refrendo vehicular.
How much is the vehicle registration fee (refrendo) in Mexico City in 2026?
Although the car may qualify for the 100% vehicle tax subsidy, the vehicle registration fee (refrendo) must be paid. For 2026, the registration fee costs 760 pesos. It is important to consider that the obligation to pay the registration fee remains.
How do I know if my car is subject to the vehicle tax?
The safest way to know if you have a debt is to check your tax status directly through the channels of the Secretariat of Administration and Finance of Mexico City.
- Debes tener a la mano información como:
- Placa del vehículo.
- Datos de la tarjeta de circulación.
- Información del propietario, cuando corresponda.
- ¿La tenencia es lo mismo que el refrendo?
No. They are different payments:
-Vehicle tax (tenencia): it is a tax related to the ownership or possession of the vehicle.
-Registration fee (refrendo): it is the payment of rights to keep the vehicle's registration and license plates valid.
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