Mecklenburg County levies a personal property tax on the following types of property: automobiles, trucks, motor homes, boats, motorcycles, trailers, campers, airplanes and business personal property. All Personal/Busines Personal Property is taxed at the same rate with the exception of "Rolling Stock" which is taxed at the Machinery and Tools rate.

Personal property tax is assessed by the Commissioner of Revenue for the full year on items owned on July 1st of each tax year. Mecklenburg County does not pro-rate personal property.

If you have an item on your personal property statement that you did not own on July 1, please contact the office of the Commissioner of Revenue at (434)738-6191. Any correction must be made by the Commissioner of Revenue. The Treasurer can not process payments with items marked off your statement until you contact the Commissioner of Revenue for a correction.

COUNTY DECALS

Any vehicle with a current state license must also display a local county or town decal.

ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES must be paid in full before purchasing your county/town decal.

DOG TAGS

All dogs four months or older must have a Mecklenburg County dog tag.

Please see the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) page for further information on name and address changes, billing, etc.