North Carolina Property Tax Calculator
North Carolina counties revalue property on recurring cycles, and the resulting assessed value meets rates adopted by the county and — inside municipal limits — the city or town. Homestead-type exclusions help some qualifying homeowners, and values can be appealed after a revaluation. Estimates here derive from county medians; choose a North Carolina county above and try the value you have in mind.
Annual Property Tax
$1,915Monthly (Escrow)
$160Effective Rate
0.66%Major county calculators
Highest property tax counties in North Carolina
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 0.96% | $459,500 |
| Martin County | 0.94% | $109,700 |
| Washington County | 0.93% | $125,900 |
| Halifax County | 0.90% | $106,200 |
| Edgecombe County | 0.88% | $125,100 |
| Cumberland County | 0.88% | $199,200 |
| Hertford County | 0.86% | $119,200 |
| Guilford County | 0.83% | $259,900 |
| Durham County | 0.81% | $389,400 |
| Pitt County | 0.81% | $208,900 |
How property tax works in North Carolina
- Counties revalue on recurring cycles; county plus municipal rates apply to the assessed result.
- Homestead-type exclusions assist qualifying homeowners.
- Post-revaluation appeals correct values that came in high.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. North Carolina ranks #33 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in North Carolina?
Your county assigns an assessed value through its revaluation cycle, and the county rate — plus a municipal rate inside city or town limits — is applied to it. The calculator above collapses that into the county median for estimating.
How much property tax will I pay in North Carolina?
It depends on whether you're inside municipal limits and which county you're in. Enter a home value with your North Carolina county selected above and the calculator reports annual and monthly estimates.
Can I lower my North Carolina property tax bill?
Qualifying elderly and disabled homeowners can exclude part of the value through homestead-type relief, and any owner can appeal an assessment — especially right after a countywide revaluation, when errors surface most often.
Are property taxes deductible?
Within the SALT deduction on an itemized federal return, yes — noting the federal cap on the deduction overall. Confirm the current cap before filing.
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