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2009 Valuation Schedules

Class 6 – Heavy and Medium Duty Trucks

Examples of Class 6 Property Include:

Heavy Duty Trucks Medium Duty Trucks
Concrete Pump Trucks Crane Vehicles
Trucks with Well Boring Rigs

The following schedule is recommended for valuing Class 6 property in the 2009 assessment year:

Year of Acquisition Percent Good of Cost New
2009* 90%
2008 84%
2007 77%
2006 71%
2005 65%
2004 59%
2003 52%
2002 46%
2001 40%
2000 34%
1999 27%
1998 21%
1997 15%
1996 and prior 8%

Taxable Value for Class 6

Taxable value is calculated by multiplying the model year percent good factor by cost new. The following methods are used to determine cost new Class 6 vehicles (Heavy & Medium Duty Trucks):

  1. documenting the actual cost of the vehicle when purchased new.
  2. determine the manufacturer's suggested retail price from a recognized publication, then apply 75% to the M.S.R.P.
  3. documenting the actual cost when purchased used and dividing that purchase price by the percent good factor for the applicable model year.
  4. for State assessed vehicles, the value of attached equipment is included.

The 2009 Uniform Fee for Class 6 is 1.5% of taxable value.

*The 2009 model year percent good applies to 2009 models purchased in 2008. Heavy and medium duty trucks have a residual value of $1750.