North Carolina Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 100 North Carolina counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is Varies by county.
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
Lower than the national median of 0.84%
Median Home Value
$205,300
Median Annual Tax Bill
$1,275
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in North Carolina?
Property taxes in North Carolina are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across North Carolina counties is 0.69%, which is below the national median of 0.84%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 100 North Carolina Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance County → | 0.65% | $221,200 | $1,440 |
| Alexander County → | 0.63% | $190,000 | $1,199 |
| Alleghany County → | 0.60% | $199,000 | $1,202 |
| Anson County → | 0.93% | $119,300 | $1,113 |
| Ashe County → | 0.51% | $221,900 | $1,136 |
| Avery County → | 0.41% | $233,200 | $966 |
| Beaufort County → | 0.70% | $181,200 | $1,277 |
| Bertie County → | 0.80% | $95,800 | $764 |
| Bladen County → | 0.90% | $125,800 | $1,137 |
| Brunswick County → | 0.57% | $314,700 | $1,789 |
| Buncombe County → | 0.60% | $360,000 | $2,163 |
| Burke County → | 0.70% | $170,500 | $1,191 |
| Cabarrus County → | 0.76% | $318,600 | $2,429 |
| Caldwell County → | 0.64% | $174,000 | $1,112 |
| Camden County → | 0.62% | $289,800 | $1,784 |
| Carteret County → | 0.45% | $304,200 | $1,369 |
| Caswell County → | 0.68% | $151,200 | $1,023 |
| Catawba County → | 0.60% | $218,100 | $1,319 |
| Chatham County → | 0.67% | $397,800 | $2,671 |
| Cherokee County → | 0.50% | $208,700 | $1,045 |
| Chowan County → | 0.69% | $204,400 | $1,403 |
| Clay County → | 0.45% | $263,300 | $1,188 |
| Cleveland County → | 0.69% | $180,200 | $1,240 |
| Columbus County → | 0.87% | $128,300 | $1,120 |
| Craven County → | 0.67% | $206,200 | $1,372 |
| Cumberland County → | 0.99% | $183,700 | $1,823 |
| Currituck County → | 0.46% | $351,200 | $1,600 |
| Dare County → | 0.53% | $425,400 | $2,245 |
| Davidson County → | 0.63% | $200,100 | $1,262 |
| Davie County → | 0.67% | $235,300 | $1,570 |
| Duplin County → | 0.74% | $123,200 | $912 |
| Durham County → | 0.84% | $351,700 | $2,951 |
| Edgecombe County → | 1.10% | $116,800 | $1,282 |
| Forsyth County → | 0.85% | $227,800 | $1,934 |
| Franklin County → | 0.72% | $240,900 | $1,732 |
| Gaston County → | 0.80% | $235,000 | $1,872 |
| Gates County → | 0.78% | $163,900 | $1,273 |
| Graham County → | 0.54% | $155,800 | $842 |
| Granville County → | 0.72% | $235,700 | $1,694 |
| Greene County → | 0.87% | $114,000 | $990 |
| Guilford County → | 0.88% | $234,900 | $2,075 |
| Halifax County → | 1.13% | $102,500 | $1,163 |
| Harnett County → | 0.74% | $220,700 | $1,642 |
| Haywood County → | 0.60% | $254,900 | $1,532 |
| Henderson County → | 0.52% | $317,800 | $1,667 |
| Hertford County → | 0.97% | $111,100 | $1,083 |
| Hoke County → | 0.69% | $196,000 | $1,357 |
| Hyde County → | 0.63% | $119,600 | $753 |
| Iredell County → | 0.63% | $292,300 | $1,843 |
| Jackson County → | 0.37% | $253,900 | $938 |
| Johnston County → | 0.69% | $267,600 | $1,840 |
| Jones County → | 0.76% | $122,600 | $926 |
| Lee County → | 0.80% | $213,800 | $1,707 |
| Lenoir County → | 0.88% | $111,400 | $985 |
| Lincoln County → | 0.59% | $279,500 | $1,660 |
| Macon County → | 0.43% | $229,000 | $979 |
| Madison County → | 0.50% | $263,500 | $1,307 |
| Martin County → | 1.07% | $109,900 | $1,176 |
| McDowell County → | 0.52% | $168,300 | $871 |
| Mecklenburg County → | 0.75% | $371,200 | $2,780 |
| Mitchell County → | 0.50% | $202,100 | $1,014 |
| Montgomery County → | 0.70% | $150,300 | $1,057 |
| Moore County → | 0.57% | $315,300 | $1,784 |
| Nash County → | 0.77% | $171,100 | $1,320 |
| New Hanover County → | 0.59% | $353,700 | $2,075 |
| Northampton County → | 1.21% | $102,200 | $1,232 |
| Onslow County → | 0.65% | $219,500 | $1,431 |
| Orange County → | 0.96% | $428,500 | $4,105 |
| Pamlico County → | 0.60% | $209,800 | $1,257 |
| Pasquotank County → | 0.69% | $223,300 | $1,547 |
| Pender County → | 0.70% | $267,100 | $1,858 |
| Perquimans County → | 0.62% | $211,600 | $1,316 |
| Person County → | 0.67% | $192,800 | $1,288 |
| Pitt County → | 0.85% | $194,300 | $1,649 |
| Polk County → | 0.58% | $281,100 | $1,627 |
| Randolph County → | 0.72% | $171,600 | $1,236 |
| Richmond County → | 0.93% | $120,800 | $1,122 |
| Robeson County → | 0.90% | $88,600 | $799 |
| Rockingham County → | 0.79% | $156,000 | $1,230 |
| Rowan County → | 0.65% | $216,100 | $1,411 |
| Rutherford County → | 0.58% | $180,800 | $1,053 |
| Sampson County → | 0.82% | $128,400 | $1,051 |
| Scotland County → | 0.91% | $109,900 | $999 |
| Stanly County → | 0.62% | $214,300 | $1,334 |
| Stokes County → | 0.62% | $186,800 | $1,158 |
| Surry County → | 0.62% | $166,400 | $1,033 |
| Swain County → | 0.40% | $209,800 | $844 |
| Transylvania County → | 0.46% | $336,100 | $1,539 |
| Tyrrell County → | 0.89% | $138,400 | $1,233 |
| Union County → | 0.61% | $374,400 | $2,298 |
| Vance County → | 0.81% | $146,300 | $1,179 |
| Wake County → | 0.71% | $422,800 | $3,023 |
| Warren County → | 0.85% | $124,700 | $1,059 |
| Washington County → | 1.12% | $107,000 | $1,202 |
| Watauga County → | 0.41% | $321,500 | $1,334 |
| Wayne County → | 0.74% | $162,700 | $1,210 |
| Wilkes County → | 0.62% | $161,400 | $1,003 |
| Wilson County → | 0.83% | $171,800 | $1,428 |
| Yadkin County → | 0.69% | $176,400 | $1,210 |
| Yancey County → | 0.48% | $222,300 | $1,058 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
1.21%
Northampton County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.37%
Jackson County
Highest Tax Bill
$4,105
Orange County
Lowest Tax Bill
$753
Hyde County
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Filing a property tax appeal in North Carolina is your legal right. Here is the basic process:
- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (Varies by county).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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