Sales Tax Exemption for Energy-Efficient Products (Sales Tax Holiday)
Administered by: Virginia Department of Taxation
Quick Summary
During Virginia's annual sales tax holiday (August 7-9, 2026), you can purchase ENERGY STAR or WaterSense-certified products—including dishwashers, clothes washers, air conditioners, ceiling fans, light bulbs, dehumidifiers, programmable thermostats, and refrigerators—up to $2,500 per item without paying sales tax, provided they're for personal home use. Check the Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines for the complete list of qualifying products and plan your energy-efficient purchases for the holiday dates.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 2796
- Last Updated
- 2/24/2023
Eligibility
Program Summary
NOTE: Sales tax holiday has yet to be scheduled for 2023. Check the Sales Tax Holiday website for more information and updates. Virginia allows sales tax exemption for dishwashers, clothes washers, air conditioners, ceiling fans, light bulb, dehumidifiers, programmable thermostat and refrigerators that meet federal ENERGY STAR standards. Certain EPA "Watersense" products may also qualify. To qualify for the incentive, the products must Meet or exceed the federal ENERGY STAR or EPA’s Watersense standard Be $2,500 or less per product Be purchased for noncommercial or personal use.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.