Northampton County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

Northampton County owners pay a median of $1,232 a year on a median home value of $102,200, an effective rate of 1.21%. That's the 1st-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

1.21%

1st highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$1,232

~$103/month

Median home value

$102,200

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Northampton County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Northampton County's 1.21% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,237
Savings at 10–15% off
$124–$185
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Northampton County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Northampton County1.21%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Northampton County's effective property tax rate is 1.21%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 1st 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 Northampton County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Northampton 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 $1,232 bill, 10–15% off is $123–$185 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 Northampton 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 Northampton County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Northampton County is 1.21%: a median annual bill of $1,232 on a median home value of $102,200. That's the 1st-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 Northampton County?
The median Northampton County property tax bill is $1,232 a year, about $103 a month, compared with a North Carolina county median of $1,275.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Northampton County?
The deadline to appeal in Northampton County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Northampton County a high property tax area?
Northampton County's 1.21% 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 1st-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Northampton County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Halifax County

Rate: 1.13%

Median bill: $1,163

Hertford County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,083

Bertie County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $764

Edgecombe County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $1,282

Gates County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,273

Warren County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,059

Martin County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $1,176

Nash County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $1,320

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