Personal Property

Personal Property Assessments

The City of Danville Commissioner of the Revenue is responsible for the assessments of automobiles, motorcycles, boats, campers, trucks, trailers, airplanes, and manufactured homes.

Vehicle assessments are based on clean trade-in value from the January issue of N.A.D.A. (National Automobile Dealers Association) guide. In the absence of a recognized price guide the Commissioner of the Revenue determines the fair market value.

Tax Rates

Note: As of June 6, 2006, citizens are no longer required to display City decals. A vehicle license fee is now charged and is included with the first half tax bill.

Payment dates for personal property taxes are:

First half - June 5
Second half - December 5

What to do if you purchase a new or used vehicle

For personal property tax purposes, vehicle owners must register their vehicles with the Commissioner of Revenue using a current registration card from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

What to do if you dispose of a vehicle

First notify the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) immediately if possible or within 30 days at (804) 497-7100; then contact the Commissioner of Revenue's office at 434-799-5145.

What to do if you move in or out of the city of Danville

First notify the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of your new address at (804) 497-7100; then contact the Commissioner of Revenue's office at 434-799-5145.