Tyrrell County, NC Property Taxes (2026)

Tyrrell County owners pay a median of $1,233 a year on a median home value of $138,400, an effective rate of 0.89%. That's the 14th-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

0.89%

14th highest of 100 in NC

Median annual bill

$1,233

~$103/month

Median home value

$138,400

North Carolina county median

0.69%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Tyrrell County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Tyrrell County's 0.89% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,232
Savings at 10–15% off
$123–$185
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Tyrrell County vs. North Carolina vs. U.S. property tax rates

Tyrrell County0.89%
North Carolina county median0.69%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Tyrrell County's effective property tax rate is 0.89%, vs. 0.69% for the median North Carolina county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th 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 Tyrrell County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Tyrrell 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 $1,233 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 Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell County, North Carolina?
The median effective property tax rate in Tyrrell County is 0.89%: a median annual bill of $1,233 on a median home value of $138,400. That's the 14th-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 Tyrrell County?
The median Tyrrell County property tax bill is $1,233 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 Tyrrell County?
The deadline to appeal in Tyrrell County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Tyrrell County a high property tax area?
Tyrrell County's 0.89% 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 14th-highest rate of 100 North Carolina counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Tyrrell County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Washington County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $1,202

Perquimans County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,316

Pasquotank County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,547

Dare County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $2,245

Chowan County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,403

Hyde County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $753

Camden County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,784

Currituck County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $1,600

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