Scotland County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

Scotland County owners pay a median of $999 a year on a median home value of $109,900, an effective rate of 0.91%. That's the 11th-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

0.91%

11th highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$999

~$83/month

Median home value

$109,900

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Scotland County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Scotland County's 0.91% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,000
Savings at 10–15% off
$100–$150
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Scotland County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Scotland County0.91%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Scotland County's effective property tax rate is 0.91%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 11th 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 Scotland County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Scotland 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 $999 bill, 10–15% off is $100–$150 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 Scotland 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 Scotland County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Scotland County is 0.91%: a median annual bill of $999 on a median home value of $109,900. That's the 11th-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 Scotland County?
The median Scotland County property tax bill is $999 a year, about $83 a month, compared with a North Carolina county median of $1,275.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Scotland County?
The deadline to appeal in Scotland County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Scotland County a high property tax area?
Scotland County's 0.91% 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 11th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Scotland County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Hoke County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,357

Richmond County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,122

Robeson County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $799

Moore County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,784

Anson County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,113

Cumberland County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,823

Montgomery County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,057

Lee County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,707

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