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2008 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 2008 assessment year:

Year of Acquisition Percent Good of Cost New
2008* 95%
2007 89%
2006 83%
2005 78%
2004 73%
2003 67%
2002 62%
2001 57%
2000 52%
1999 46%
1998 41%
1997 36%
1996 30%
1995 25%
1994 20%
1993 14%
1992 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 2008 Uniform Fee for Class 21 is 1.5% of taxable value.

*The 2008 model year percent good applies to 2008 models purchased in 2007.

Commercial trailers have a residual value of $1000.