I live in the city limits and in a subdivision that does not allow RV parking on your lot. So years ago I built a shop in the county and the MH lives there. The MH was addressed at the shop and I paid county taxes and no city taxes. Sounded fair. Now, the city says I owe city and county taxes since my residence is in the city. My beef is that it lives in the county, if it catches on fire I call the county fire dept, if someone breaks into it I call the county deputy, when I dump the waste tanks it goes into my septic tank, there is no legal designated RV parking spot anywhere in the city limits. So I have no choice but to pay the $2200 tax bill on a 6 year old MH. Sounds unfair to me...I am beginning to support those Montana MHs more and more....

I know in Virginia, it goes by the county the motorhome is garaged/parked at -Gramps- would know about that...Couldn't you send the city a picture of your out of city garage that you own and state that the motorhome cannot be garaged nor stored in the city due to the subdivision ordinance. I just got my renewal on my motorhome and I do indeed feel your pain. I apologize if you already did this but I just wouldn't go down without a fight..

I think you have a valid claim to contest this.Well, I think you do...Pat

I am not a lawyer, but I do agree with your, and I would get with someone, preferably a lawyer, who could give you the correct advise.

how is this different from residing in one state and owning a house/property in another state? surely your resident state can't charge property tax on that out of state house?bumpy

The property where the RV is located is separate and apart from your residence ?Shop ? Is that a RV port or garage ? Water / power / also with your septic at the RV location ?

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bullydogs1
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
I know in Virginia, it goes by the county the motorhome is garaged/parked at -Gramps- would know about that...Couldn't you send the city a picture of your out of city garage that you own and state that the motorhome cannot be garaged nor stored in the city due to the subdivision ordinance. I just got my renewal on my motorhome and I do indeed feel your pain. I apologize if you already did this but I just wouldn't go down without a fight..
Jay_Pat
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
I think you have a valid claim to contest this.
Well, I think you do...
Pat
ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
I am not a lawyer, but I do agree with your, and I would get with someone, preferably a lawyer, who could give you the correct advise.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
how is this different from residing in one state and owning a house/property in another state? surely your resident state can't charge property tax on that out of state house?
bumpy
Steeljag
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
The property where the RV is located is separate and apart from your residence ?

Shop ? Is that a RV port or garage ?

Water / power / also with your septic at the RV location ?
Rocky2
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
Can't see how this relates to Uncle Sam. This is a local tax issue.
gbopp
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
Rocky2 wrote:
Can't see how this relates to Uncle Sam. This is a local tax issue.

X2. It sounds like a city tax issue.

Where is the MH registered?
If it's at your city address, I think you're screwed.

If you have a separate address/registration for the MH, it may be different.
Tyler0215
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
Sounds to me like you have a legitimate beef with the city, not Uncle Sam. First contact your alderman and explain the situation. You may get a resolution there. If not you will probably need to contact a lawyer.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
Thank goodness a few years ago the state of Indiana changed they're taxing for RVs and motorhomes. It used to be based upon the spot where the trailer set 4 more than half a year. This system really sucked. Few years ago they changed it so that a RV is now licensed titled and excise tax the same as a motor vehicle. This made everything so much more simpler. I feel for you guys that have to deal with these antiquated tax laws based upon County residence and where your camper set at a particular time of the year. That really sucks.
J_R2
Explorer
Mar 18, 2017
It's amazing the city taxes you for where you live, and want's to tax you for something you are not allowed to have where you live.

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