The Manufactured Home Appeal Form is the form the Gaston County Tax Office, Personal Property Appraisal Division, provides for owners who disagree with the value placed on a personal property manufactured home. It is one of the Gaston County property tax forms, and it must be filed within 30 days of the annual tax notice or notice of discovery. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by Gaston County at gastongov.com.
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What is Manufactured Home Appeal Form – Gaston County, NC?
The Manufactured Home Appeal Form (printed on the PDF as Personal Property Manufactured Home Appeal Form) is the Gaston County Tax Office form on which an owner appeals the tax value of a manufactured home and states an opinion of value with the reasons behind it.
The form is issued by the Personal Property Appraisal Division of the Gaston County Tax Office in Gastonia, North Carolina. It records the home's identifying details (property key number, owner, address, year, make, model, size and VIN), how the home is used, whether it is livable, whether it has power and water/sewer, its condition, the current tax value and your opinion of value.
The form explains the standard the county applies. Under NCGS 105-283, personal property manufactured homes are appraised at their true value in money, meaning market value: the most likely price the property would sell for between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither under pressure, both fully informed, recognizing current and potential use. Value, ownership and place of taxation are determined annually as of January 1.
The lower part of the form asks whether you want an appraiser to do an interior site inspection. A box marked Tax Department Use is completed by the county. Business personal property is appealed on a separate Business Personal Property Appeal Form, which the county's page lists next to this one.
Who needs to file Manufactured Home Appeal Form – Gaston County, NC?
Owners of a personal property manufactured home taxed by Gaston County who disagree with the value shown on the annual tax notice or on a notice of discovery use this form to appeal.
- The county's business personal property page lists three things that can be appealed: value, situs (physical location) and taxability.
- Owners of rental manufactured homes use the same form and add the monthly rental income and monthly expense where the form asks.
- The taxpayer signs the form and gives a phone number. The form does not describe who else may sign for an owner.
Do not use this form for business personal property such as machinery, equipment or office furniture: the county lists a separate Business Personal Property Appeal Form for those appeals. If you disagree with the assessor's final decision on your appeal, this form is not the next step; the form says you may file a written request for a meeting with the Board of Equalization and Review.
When to file Manufactured Home Appeal Form – Gaston County, NC
The deadline printed on the form is 30 days from the date of the annual tax notice or notice of discovery. The county's page repeats it: owners must appeal within 30 days of the tax bill or discovery notice date.
Value, ownership and place of taxation are set as of January 1 each year, so the appeal concerns the home's status and value on that date.
After your appeal is processed and reviewed, the county notifies you of the result. If you disagree with the assessor's final decision, you have 30 days from the notice to file a written request for a meeting with the Board of Equalization and Review. The form sets no processing time.
Documents you need
- Copy of a purchase agreement or bill of sale, if you want to support the value with what you paid; the form lists it as optional supporting evidence.
- Documentation of the cost of improvements since purchase, if any; optional.
- An appraisal of the home, if you have one; optional.
- Photos of damage to the interior or exterior, if damage is part of your reason for appeal; optional.
- Proof of insurance coverage, or any other document that supports your opinion of value; optional.
How to fill out Manufactured Home Appeal Form – Gaston County, NC
Enter purchase and appeal dates
At the top, enter the Date Property Purchased, the Appeal Date, the Tax Year and the Purchase Price.
Identify the owner and property
Enter the Property Key #, Owner Name and the Address of Manufactured Home.
Describe the home
Enter the Year, Make, Model, Length x Width and Vin#. Under Additions to home, give the size and type of any addition.
State how the home is used
Mark Storage, Residential or Rental Property. If it is a rental, enter the Monthly Rental Income and Monthly Expense.
Answer livability and utilities
Circle YES or NO for LIVABLE; if NO, give the reasons or conditions that make it unlivable. Then circle YES or NO for power and for water/sewer.
Rate the condition and enter values
Mark NEW, GOOD, AVERAGE or POOR. Enter the Current Tax Value and your Opinion of Value.
Give your reasons for appeal
In the lines provided, state the reasons or factors for the appeal or that support your opinion of value.
Sign and add your phone number
Sign on the Taxpayer's Signature line and enter your Phone#.
Answer the site inspection question
Mark YES or NO to an interior site inspection by an appraiser. If YES, enter the contact name, home phone, cell phone and email for the appointment.
Review, download and attach support
Leave the Tax Department Use section blank. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, add any supporting documents and submit it through the channels under How to submit.
How to submit Manufactured Home Appeal Form – Gaston County, NC
The form says appeals may be submitted by mail, email or in person to the Gaston County Tax Office.
- By mail: Gaston County Tax Office, P.O. Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053.
- In person: Gaston County Tax Office, 128 W Main Ave Room 214, Gastonia, NC 28052. The county lists the office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
- By email: the form's header gives [email protected] for the Personal Property Appraisal Division.
Include all information that supports your opinion of value or your reason for appeal. For questions, call 704-866-3158, Option 3. The form's header also lists fax 704-862-6262.
The form states no fee. Submission follows the county's channels above; FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing after the deadline of 30 days from the date of the annual tax notice or notice of discovery.
- Stating an opinion of value without giving reasons or factors for the appeal in the space provided.
- Sending no supporting evidence, such as a bill of sale, appraisal or photos of damage, when the form says to include everything that supports your opinion of value.
- Leaving out the reasons or conditions on the livable line when you answer NO to whether the home is livable.
- Skipping the monthly rental income and monthly expense lines for a home used as a rental property.
- Leaving the signature and phone number blank; the form has a line for the taxpayer's signature.
- Not answering the interior site inspection question, or answering YES without contact information for the appointment.
- Using this form to appeal business personal property, which has its own Business Personal Property Appeal Form.
Frequently asked questions
How do I appeal my manufactured home's Gaston County property tax value?
Complete the Manufactured Home Appeal Form, state your opinion of value and your reasons, sign it and submit it to the Gaston County Tax Office by mail, email or in person within 30 days of the annual tax notice or notice of discovery.
What is the deadline to appeal a manufactured home in Gaston County?
30 days from the date of the annual tax notice or notice of discovery. The form prints this deadline at the top, and the county's page says owners must appeal within 30 days of the tax bill or discovery notice date.
What should I attach to the Manufactured Home Appeal Form?
Attachments are optional but encouraged. The form lists a purchase agreement, bill of sale, cost of improvements since purchase, an appraisal, photos of damage, insurance coverage or any other document that supports your value.
Where do I send the Gaston County manufactured home appeal?
Mail it to Gaston County Tax Office, P.O. Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053, bring it to 128 W Main Ave Room 214, Gastonia, NC 28052, or email it to [email protected], the address in the form's header.
What happens after I file my manufactured home appeal?
The county processes and reviews it and notifies you of the results. The form says an appraiser may conduct a site inspection to verify the home's information and condition; you can request an interior inspection on the form.
What if I disagree with the assessor's final decision?
You may file a written request for a meeting with the Board of Equalization and Review. The form says to do so within 30 days of the notice of the assessor's final decision.
How does Gaston County value a manufactured home?
At market value, meaning true value in money under NCGS 105-283: the most likely price the home would sell for between a willing buyer and seller, neither under pressure. Value is determined annually as of January 1.
Can I fill out the Manufactured Home Appeal Form online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the appeal; you submit it to the Gaston County Tax Office by mail, email or in person.
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