Ad Valorem Tax


Definition of "Ad valorem tax"

Melissa Thompson
Melissa Thompson Keller Williams Realty Cityside

Tax levied in proportion to the value of property. The most common is that levied by localities on real property; however, it can also be levied on personal property, such as an automobile.

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