New Hanover County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

New Hanover County owners pay a median of $2,075 a year on a median home value of $353,700, an effective rate of 0.59%. That's the 78th-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

0.59%

78th highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$2,075

~$173/month

Median home value

$353,700

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in New Hanover County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply New Hanover County's 0.59% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,087
Savings at 10–15% off
$209–$313
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New Hanover County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

New Hanover County0.59%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: New Hanover County's effective property tax rate is 0.59%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 78th 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 New Hanover County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The New Hanover 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 $2,075 bill, 10–15% off is $208–$311 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in New Hanover County is 0.59%: a median annual bill of $2,075 on a median home value of $353,700. That's the 78th-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 New Hanover County?
The median New Hanover County property tax bill is $2,075 a year, about $173 a month, compared with a North Carolina county median of $1,275.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in New Hanover County?
The deadline to appeal in New Hanover County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is New Hanover County a high property tax area?
New Hanover County's 0.59% 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 78th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my New Hanover County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pender County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,858

Brunswick County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,789

Columbus County

Rate: 0.87%

Median bill: $1,120

Onslow County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,431

Bladen County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $1,137

Duplin County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $912

Sampson County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,051

Jones County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $926

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