Hertford County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

Hertford County owners pay a median of $1,083 a year on a median home value of $111,100, an effective rate of 0.97%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data, above 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

0.97%

7th highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$1,083

~$90/month

Median home value

$111,100

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Hertford County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Hertford County's 0.97% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,078
Savings at 10–15% off
$108–$162
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Hertford County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Hertford County0.97%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Hertford County's effective property tax rate is 0.97%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th 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 Hertford County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Hertford 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 $1,083 bill, 10–15% off is $108–$162 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Hertford County is 0.97%: a median annual bill of $1,083 on a median home value of $111,100. That's the 7th-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 Hertford County?
The median Hertford County property tax bill is $1,083 a year, about $90 a month, compared with a North Carolina county median of $1,275.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Hertford County?
The deadline to appeal in Hertford County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Hertford County a high property tax area?
Hertford County's 0.97% effective rate is above the North Carolina county median of 0.69% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Hertford County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Gates County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,273

Bertie County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $764

Northampton County

Rate: 1.21%

Median bill: $1,232

Chowan County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,403

Perquimans County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,316

Martin County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $1,176

Halifax County

Rate: 1.13%

Median bill: $1,163

Pasquotank County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,547

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