Chowan County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

Chowan County owners pay a median of $1,403 a year on a median home value of $204,400, an effective rate of 0.69%. That's the 46th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data, below the North Carolina county median of 0.69%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.69%

46th highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$1,403

~$117/month

Median home value

$204,400

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Chowan County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Chowan County's 0.69% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,410
Savings at 10–15% off
$141–$212
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Chowan County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Chowan County0.69%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Chowan County's effective property tax rate is 0.69%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 46th of 100 in North Carolina. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Chowan County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Chowan County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Chowan County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,403 bill, 10–15% off is $140–$210 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in North Carolina

North Carolina homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Chowan County Tax Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Chowan County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Chowan County is 0.69%: a median annual bill of $1,403 on a median home value of $204,400. That's the 46th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Chowan County?
The median Chowan County property tax bill is $1,403 a year, about $117 a month, compared with a North Carolina county median of $1,275.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Chowan County?
The deadline to appeal in Chowan County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Chowan County a high property tax area?
Chowan County's 0.69% effective rate is below the North Carolina county median of 0.69% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 46th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Chowan County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Perquimans County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,316

Washington County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $1,202

Bertie County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $764

Pasquotank County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,547

Gates County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,273

Hertford County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,083

Camden County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,784

Tyrrell County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,233

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