Personal Property Appeal Form

As per North Carolina General Statute 105-317.1 (c), A taxpayer who owns personal property taxable in the county may appeal the value, situs, or taxability of the property within 30 days after the date of the initial notice of value. If the assessor does not give separate written notice of the value to the taxpayer at the taxpayer's last known address, then the tax bill serves as notice of the value of the personal property.

Parcel ID*

Date of Appeal

Location of Personal Property

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code

Owner(s) Name of Personal Property or Business*

Email*

Phone Number*

Fax Number

I am appealing the value of my (check one)*

Registered Motor Vehicle
Unlicensed Motor Vehicle
Household Items (furnishings or appliances provided to a tenant)
Machinery & Equipment Associated with the Operation of the Business
Personal Watercraft
Mobile Home
Boat Motor
Utility Trailer
Airplane

Tec Data Systems, Inc. is the company that is used to value registered motor vehicles in North Carolina. TEC only uses North Carolina sales data to arrive at the fair market value for vehicles. Other guides, such as Kelly Blue Book and NADA collect data nationwide and don't reflect the fair market value in North Carolina. If you feel that your vehicle is in substandard condition, please fill out the form below. The most common examples of substandard conditions are; excessive wear and tear to the interior, excessive mileage, or mechanical issues. Please attach any supporting documents you may have to support your appeal. You may also bring your vehicle to the New Hanover County Tax Office located at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 190, Wilmington, and someone in the Listings Division will assist you. Our office hours are 7:30 to 5:30 Monday – Friday except holidays.

Documentation that will be considered for a vehicle value appeal:

A copy of the bill of sale documenting the purchase price from a local dealer.
A written appraisal performed by a dealer that clearly states the appraisal reflects the retail value as of the January 1 of the year in which the taxes are due.
For vehicles less than 25 years old, documentation of high mileage from an annual inspection, oil change or other invoice.
Repair estimates for vehicles that have been significantly damaged.

Documentation that will not be considered for a vehicle value appeal:

Wholesale or blue book values pulled from any internet valuation website, magazine or catalog.
A trade-in or wholesale value appraisal from a dealer.
Written offers from a dealer to purchase your vehicle.
A bill of sale from a private seller.

Year*

Make*

Model*

License Plate Number*

Value Under Appeal*

Purchase Price*

Registration Expiration/ Due Date*

Mileage (Please attach a copy of your last inspection receipt)

Last Inspection Receipt

Max. file size: 64 MB.

Body Work Repair Estimates (Material Only)

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

Year*

Make*

Model*

Value Under Appeal*

Purchase Price*

Mileage (Please attach a copy of your last inspection receipt)

Last Inspection Receipt

Max. file size: 64 MB.

Mechanical Issue Repair Estimates

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

Year*

Width*

Length*

Make*

Model*

Mobile Home Condition*

Please attach items that support your opinion of condition.*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

Year*

Year Purchased*

Purchase Price*

Make*

Model*

Horsepower*

Boat Motor Condition*

Please attach items that support your opinion of condition.*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

Year*

Purchase Price*

Year Purchased*

Utility Trailer is an:*

Width*

Length*

Total Value*

Household Items (please list)*

If you are appealing the value of your machinery and equipment, please call 910-798-7300 and a staff member from our Listings Division will assist you.

Year*

Make*

Model*

Purchase Price*

Year when watercraft was purchased?*

Size*

Year*

Make*

Model*

Airplane Condition*

Please provide documentation supporting your opinion of condition*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

Hanger location where it is stored*

Serial Number*

Purchase Price*

Year when the airplane was purchased*

NOTE: As with any appeal, there are three (3) possible outcomes and that the resulting value is effective for the current year forward and is not retroactive; in that the decision may result in 1) A decrease, 2) An increase, or 3) Remain the same value.

Please submit a copy of your log book showing the engine hours as of January 1st*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

Checkbox*

I have, to the best of my knowledge, provided complete and accurate information regarding the above property

Checkbox*

I understand that taxes are due to be paid on or before January 5, 2022 to avoid penalties and interest. An open or existing appeal does not extend the deadline to which payments become due.

Owner (Agent) Signature*

Date*

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