Vehicle Assessment Appeal Form For Condition Of Vehicle Or For High Mileage Adjustment printable pdf download

Vehicle Assessment Appeal Form For Condition Of Vehicle Or For High Mileage Adjustment

Department of Tax Administration (DTA)

County of Fairfax

Vehicle Assessment Appeal Form

For Condition of Vehicle or For High Mileage Adjustment

For personal property assessments, state law requires that car values (1) be from a recognized

pricing guide as of January 1 of the tax year; and, (2) be applied uniformly to the class of

property being assessed for local taxes.

To meet these requirements, Fairfax County uses the January edition of the National Automobile

Dealers Association (NADA) Official Used Car Guide. Fairfax County uses the Clean Trade-In

value assuming Clean Condition, as defined by NADA. In doing so, DTA uses the posted value.

Under §58.1-3503(B) of the Code of Virginia, the assessed value of a vehicle can be appealed by

the taxpayer based on the actual condition of property in question. Under the law the taxpayer

has the burden of proof to show that a vehicle’s value is less than the assessment, based on the

condition of the property (for example, you might submit an appraisal that documents condition,

or submit an insurance company’s estimate to repair body damage). You can also submit

photographs to document condition, (VIN, exact damage, and license plate) or make an

appointment with DTA to examine the vehicle (dtappd@fairfaxcounty.gov). Please remember,

the assessment reflects the value “as of January 1

”, so it is the condition of the vehicle as of that

date that is pertinent.

If your appeal is for a high mileage adjustment, please attach a copy of the latest State Safety

Inspection slip, vehicle repair receipt or a similar document to verify odometer reading.

Adjustments are based on NADA high mileage tables.

Deliver Appeal Form to:

DTA, PERSONAL PROPERTY DIVISION

12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 261, Fairfax, Va. 22035

Phone: 703-222-8234; Fax: 703-324-4171; TTY: 703-222-7594

dtappd@fairfaxcounty.gov

Vehicle Assessment Appeal Form For Condition Of Vehicle Or For High Mileage Adjustment