Perquimans County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

Perquimans County owners pay a median of $1,316 a year on a median home value of $211,600, an effective rate of 0.62%. That's the 66th-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

0.62%

66th highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$1,316

~$110/month

Median home value

$211,600

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Perquimans County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Perquimans County's 0.62% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,312
Savings at 10–15% off
$131–$197
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Perquimans County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Perquimans County0.62%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Perquimans County's effective property tax rate is 0.62%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 66th 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 Perquimans County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Perquimans 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 $1,316 bill, 10–15% off is $132–$197 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 Perquimans 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 Perquimans County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Perquimans County is 0.62%: a median annual bill of $1,316 on a median home value of $211,600. That's the 66th-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 Perquimans County?
The median Perquimans County property tax bill is $1,316 a year, about $110 a month, compared with a North Carolina county median of $1,275.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Perquimans County?
The deadline to appeal in Perquimans County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Perquimans County a high property tax area?
Perquimans County's 0.62% 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 66th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Perquimans County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pasquotank County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,547

Chowan County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,403

Camden County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,784

Gates County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,273

Washington County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $1,202

Tyrrell County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,233

Currituck County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $1,600

Bertie County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $764

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