The PVA may be able to lower the value of your vehicle if you have high mileage and/or mechanical or body damage as of January 1. For more information on the appeal process, visit our Motor Vehicles page.
FAQS: Taxes
How do you determine the assessment on vehicles?
All automobiles, trucks, boats, boat trailers, motorcycles, aircraft, and recreational vehicles are assessed as of January 1 of each year based on standardized guides provided by the Kentucky Department of Revenue. Motor vehicle value is set according to industry-standard J.D.
I junked my car and gave my title to the junkyard. Why am I still getting a tax bill?
If you are going to “junk” your vehicle and give your title to the junkyard, be sure to make a copy of the front and back of your title and obtain a “junk” receipt and fax it all to (502) 574-5036 with the Motor Vehicle Affidavit.
I turned in my license plates, is there anything else I need to do?
After you turn in your license plates, you may need to follow several more steps. See “I have either sold a vehicle or moved out of state. What do I do now?” in the FAQs.
Why do I have to pay a whole year of tax when I didn’t own the car for the entire year?
All vehicle taxes are assessed as of January 1. As a convenience, you can pay your motor vehicle tax bill in your birth month. Although, your vehicle tags may be valid from birth month to birth month, your taxes are applicable from January to December.
I have either sold a vehicle or moved out of state. What should I do now?
You can remove your vehicle from the tax roll by supplying the PVA with a a copy of a bill of sale or a copy of the front & back of the KY title indicating you transferred the vehicle. Please note,
How does PVA assess property?
The market (or sales) approach to value, the cost approach to value or the income approach to value with the assistance of a computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system. Assessment guidelines and methods are in accordance with the Kentucky Department of Revenue’s Office of Property Valuation and Kentucky Revised Statutes.
How do I change the misspelled name on my tax bill?
If your name is misspelled on the PVA tax assessment roll, it can be corrected if you signed the original property deed with your name spelled correctly. You do not need to file any further documents if the signature is correct on the property deed.
Why did my assessment increase or decrease this year?
Your assessment increase or decrease in value may be based on a recent reassessment based on current market values. Other factors that may affect your current value are: new construction or an addition to an existing property; the removal of a house or building,
I bought my house in April for less than what the tax bill says. Why do I have to pay on the higher assessment?
The assessment date is January 1 (KRS 132.220(1)(a)). When you purchased your property, the assessment was as of January 1 of the year you purchased your property. If your purchase price is accepted as a valid sale (fair arm’s-length sale) by our office,
