Iredell County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

Iredell County owners pay a median of $1,843 a year on a median home value of $292,300, an effective rate of 0.63%. That's the 64th-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

0.63%

64th highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$1,843

~$154/month

Median home value

$292,300

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Iredell County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Iredell County's 0.63% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,841
Savings at 10–15% off
$184–$276
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Iredell County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Iredell County0.63%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Iredell County's effective property tax rate is 0.63%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 64th 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 Iredell County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Iredell 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 $1,843 bill, 10–15% off is $184–$276 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 Iredell 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 Iredell County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Iredell County is 0.63%: a median annual bill of $1,843 on a median home value of $292,300. That's the 64th-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 Iredell County?
The median Iredell County property tax bill is $1,843 a year, about $154 a month, compared with a North Carolina county median of $1,275.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Iredell County?
The deadline to appeal in Iredell County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Iredell County a high property tax area?
Iredell County's 0.63% 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 64th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Iredell County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Alexander County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,199

Davie County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,570

Catawba County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,319

Rowan County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,411

Yadkin County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,210

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $1,660

Wilkes County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,003

Cabarrus County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $2,429

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