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
Monthly (Escrow)
Effective rate
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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