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2009 Valuation Schedules

Class 21 – Commercial Trailers

Examples of Class 21 Property Include:

Commercial Trailers (all types) Lowboy Equipment Trailers
Commercial Flatbed Trailers Grain Hopper Trailers
Converter Gear Refrigerated Van Trailers
Commercial Livestock Trailers Tank Trailers
Dry Van Trailers Dump Trailers (all types)

The following schedule is recommended for valuing Class 21 property in the 2009 assessment year:

Year of Acquisition Percent Good of Cost New
2009* 95%
2008 92%
2007 86%
2006 81%
2005 75%
2004 70%
2003 64%
2002 58%
2001 53%
2000 47%
1999 42%
1998 36%
1997 31%
1996 25%
1995 20%
1994 14%
1993 and prior 9%

Taxable value is calculated by multiplying the model year percent good factor by the cost new.

The following methods are used to determine cost new of Class 21, Commercial Trailers:

  1. documenting the actual cost of the vehicle when purchased new.
  2. documenting the manufacturer's suggested retail price form a recognized publication.
  3. documenting the actual cost of the vehicle 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 21 is 1.5% of taxable value.

*The 2009 model year percent good applies to 2009 models purchased in 2008.

Commercial trailers have a residual value of $1000.